The Nazi Conspiracy
Brad Meltzer
In 1943, as World War II raged, the Allied leaders—Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin—planned a pivotal meeting in Tehran. But a secret Nazi plot threatened to assassinate the Big Three and plunge the world into further chaos. Uncover the hidden history of this audacious conspiracy and the desperate race to prevent it.
The Plantagenets
Dan Jones
A thrilling dynastic history of royal intrigues, violent skullduggery, and brutal warfare across two centuries of British history. Dan Jones brings the Plantagenets out of the shadows, revealing them in all their epic heroism and depravity. This is the story of how English monarchs learned, or failed to learn, how to be kings, and how the English people learned how to limit their powers.
The Pope at War
David I. Kertzer
A groundbreaking exploration of Pope Pius XII's controversial role during World War II, drawing on newly opened Vatican archives. This book delves into the complex relationship between the Pope, Mussolini, and Hitler, revealing the secret history of the Vatican's actions and decisions during one of the darkest periods in human history.
The Radium Girls
Kate Moore
A gripping narrative about the betrayal of the radium girls, gracefully told and exhaustively researched, makes this a nonfiction classic. It tells the shocking story of how early twentieth-century corporate and legal America set about silencing dozens of working-class women who had been systematically poisoned by radiation. It is a tale for our times.
The Silk Roads
Peter Frankopan
A sweeping history of the world, told through the lens of the Silk Roads, the ancient trade routes that connected East and West. This book explores the pivotal role of Central Asia in shaping global events, from the rise of empires to the spread of religions and ideas. Discover the interconnectedness of cultures and the enduring legacy of this vibrant region.
The Sleepwalkers
Christopher Clark
A deep dive into the complex events and decisions that led to the outbreak of World War I, challenging traditional narratives and exploring the key players and their motivations. It examines the political landscape of Europe in the early 20th century and the intricate web of alliances, misunderstandings, and miscalculations that ultimately plunged the continent into war.
When Women Ruled the World
Kara Cooney
A fascinating exploration into the lives and reigns of six remarkable female rulers of ancient Egypt, revealing how these women wielded power, defied expectations, and shaped the course of history in a male-dominated world. From Merneith to Cleopatra, discover the strategies, challenges, and legacies of these extraordinary queens who challenged the status quo and left an indelible mark on one of the world's most enduring civilizations.
First Principles
Thomas E. Ricks
An exploration of the classical influences on America's founding fathers, examining how the philosophies and histories of ancient Greece and Rome shaped their thinking and actions in creating the United States. It delves into the educations of George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, revealing the classical ideals that guided them and the ways in which those ideals were challenged and transformed by the realities of the new nation.