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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth. The powerful narrative reveals the deeper meaning of the events on The...
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Award-winning author and immigration attorney Orlando Ortega-Medina returns to 1990s San Francisco in The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants, a powerful family drama that plays out within a captivating legal thriller.Attorney Marc Mendes, the estranged son of a prominent Rabbi and a burned-out lawyer with...
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  • A True Account of the Battle of Jutland, May 31, 1916
    A True Account of the Battle of Jutland, May 31, 1916
    A True Account of the Battle of Jutland, May 31, 1916The following is an account of the essential facts of the Battle of Jutland, amplified from the review in the authors book, A Guide to the Military History of The World War, 19141918, published...
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  • The Archaeology and Prehistoric Annals of Scotland
    The Archaeology and Prehistoric Annals of Scotland
    The Archæology and Prehistoric Annals of ScotlandHistory which is derived from written materials must necessarily begin only where civilisation has advanced to so ripe a state, that the songs of the bard, and the traditions of the priest, have ceased to satisfy the cravings...
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  • Myladyn poika: Historiallinen romaani
    Myladyn poika: Historiallinen romaani
    Myladyn poika: Historiallinen romaani Johdanto. 1. Richelieun haamu. 2. Yllinen kierros. 3. Vanhat kiistakumppanukset. 4. Itvallan Anna kuudenviidett vanhana. 5. Gascognelainen ja italialainen. 6. D'Artagnan neljnkymmenen ikisen. 7. D'Artagnan on ymmll, mutta muuan vanha tuttavamme tulee apuun. 8. Kuinka erilainen teho puolella pistolilla voi...
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  • The Curiosities of Dudley and the Black Country, From 1800 to 1860
    The Curiosities of Dudley and the Black Country, From 1800 to 1860
    The Curiosities of Dudley and the Black Country, From 1800 to 1860 - Also an Account of the Trials and Sufferings of Dud Dudley, with His Mettallum Martis: Etc.In placing the following pages before the attention of the inhabitants of Dudley and its vicinity,...
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  • Als U-Boots-Kommandant gegen England
    Als U-Boots-Kommandant gegen England
    Als U-Boots-Kommandant gegen EnglandAlljhrlich, ungefhr zur Zeit der groen Herbstmanver, erfolgen in der Kaiserlichen Marine die Neukommandierungen der Offiziere fr das am 1.Oktober jeden Jahres beginnende neue Ausbildungsjahr. Dem Auenstehenden kann kaum verstndlich sein, was sie fr uns Marineoffiziere alles bedeuten! Wohl bringt auch...
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  • Jersey City and Its Historic Sites
    Jersey City and Its Historic Sites
    Jersey City and Its Historic SitesAt a meeting of the Committee January 5th, 1898, one of the subjects for the day was "Jersey City's Old Landmarks." In the discussion that followed, Miss M. Louise Edge moved that Mrs. Eaton be requested to write a...
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  • An Old Man's Prayer
    An Old Man's Prayer
    An Old Man's PrayerThis simple story will be recognized by many throughout New England to whom the author has had the pleasure of reciting it. Frequent requests that he would place it in shape for preservation have emboldened him to issue it in its...
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  • Kihlautuneet: Historiallinen romaani
    Kihlautuneet: Historiallinen romaani
    Kihlautuneet: Historiallinen romaani"Historiaa saattaa syyst mritell kuuluisaksi sodaksi, jota kydn Aikaa vastaan, historia kun net riist sen ksist vuodet, nuo ajan vangit, tai oikeammin vainajat, hertten ne jlleen eloon, asettaa ne rintamaan ja jrjest ne uudelleen taisteluun. Mutta ne mainehikkaat sankarit, jotka tll tanterella...
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  • The Chief Periods of European History
    The Chief Periods of European History
    The Chief Periods of European History - Six lectures read in the University of Oxford in Trinity term, 1885These are the Lectures referred to in the last paragraph of the Preface to the course on the Methods of Historical Study, lately published. I have...
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  • Time Telling through the Ages
    Time Telling through the Ages
    Time Telling through the AgesIn the midst of the world war, when ordinary forms of celebration seemed unsuitable, this book was conceived by Robt. H. Ingersoll & Bro., as a fitting memento of the Twenty-fifth Anniversary of their entrance into the watch industry, and...
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  • The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898—Volume 34 of 55, 1519-1522; 1280-1605
    The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898—Volume 34 of 55, 1519-1522; 1280-1605
    The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898—Volume 34 of 55, 1519-1522; 1280-1605 - Explorations by early navigators, descriptions of the islands and their peoples, their history and records of the Catholic missions, as related in contemporaneous books and manuscripts, showing the political, economic, commercial and religious conditions...
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  • Runnymede and Lincoln Fair: A Story of the Great Charter
    Runnymede and Lincoln Fair: A Story of the Great Charter
    Runnymede and Lincoln Fair: A Story of the Great CharterRunnymede and Lincoln Fair was the last story drawing upon the wars and great affairs of English history which its author was destined to write. Like Cressy and Poictiers, which is already included in Everymans...
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  • Greater Greece and Greater Britain; and, George Washington, the Expander of England
    Greater Greece and Greater Britain; and, George Washington, the Expander of England
    Greater Greece and Greater Britain; and, George Washington, the Expander of England. - Two Lectures with an AppendixThese two lectures were given quite independently, the former to the Students Association at Edinburgh on December 22nd, 1885, and the latter as a public lecture in...
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  • English Men of Action
    English Men of Action
    Sir Charles NapierTen miles west of Dublin, on the north bank of the Liffey, stands a village of a single street, called Celbridge. In times so remote that their record only survives in a name, some Christian hermit built here himself a cell for...
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  • Novelleja Decameronesta
    Novelleja Decameronesta
    Novelleja DecameronestaBoccaccio on luonut taiteellisen kertomakirjallisuuden, on ensimisen antanut elvlle elmlle sijan kirjallisuudessa, ollut tienraivaajana renessanssin elmnhalun ja ihmistuntemisen ilmaisemiselle sek ensimisen asettanut realismin, luonnonmukaisuuden, kertomarunouden varsinaiseksi pohjaksi; hn on sen lisksi ensimisen antanut italialaiselle proosatyylille sen taiteellisen varmuuden. Siin lyhyesti hnen merkityksens ja...
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  • German Society at the Close of the Middle Ages
    German Society at the Close of the Middle Ages
    German Society at the Close of the Middle AgesThe close of the fifteenth century had left the whole structure of medival Europe to all appearance intact. Statesmen and writers like Philip de Commines had apparently as little suspicion that the state of things they...
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  • Chapter of Autobiography
    Chapter of Autobiography
    Chapter of AutobiographyAt a time when the Established Church of Ireland is on her trial, it is not unfair that her assailants should be placed upon their trial too: most of all, if they have at one time been her sanguine defenders. But if...
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  • The Islets of the Channel
    The Islets of the Channel
    The Islets of the ChannelWine, per doz.:Port, 18s. to 40s. Sherry, 18s. to 36s. Madeira, 50s. Marsala, 15s. Claret, 16s. to 75s. Burgundy, 30s. to 55s. Champagne, 30s. to 60s. Mountain, 20s. Hock and Moselle, 35s. to 55s. Muscat, 25s. Chablis and Barsac, 20s....
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  • What the "Boys" Did Over There
    What the "Boys" Did Over There
    What the "Boys" Did Over There - By "Themselves"IN ASSEMBLING the stories contained in this book we have endeavored to put in realistic and readable form some of the actual, and authentic, experiences of soldiers and officers of the Allied Forces, who have returned...
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  • Notes on the History of Argentine Independence
    Notes on the History of Argentine Independence
    Notes on the History of Argentine IndependenceIn a former paper read before this Club, effort was made to show how settlements in the Argentine came east and south from Per, step by step, until Buenos Aires was eventually founded by Juan de Garay in...
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Explore American, Ancient European, World History and More

History books offer a fascinating journey through time, providing insights into the events and people that shaped our world. Whether you're interested in broad overviews or detailed studies, there are countless history books available to satisfy your curiosity.

For those looking for the best books on history, several titles stand out. "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari is a compelling read that covers the span of human history, from the emergence of Homo sapiens to the present day. It's widely considered one of the best history books due to its engaging narrative and insightful analysis.

If you're specifically interested in world history books, "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond is a must-read. This book explores the factors that influenced the development of civilizations across different continents. Another excellent choice is "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson, which provides a broad and accessible overview of world history.

For those focused on American history, "1776" by David McCullough offers a detailed account of the year of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolutionary War. Another notable title is "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, which delves into the life and leadership of one of America's greatest presidents. These are often cited as some of the great history books.

Exploring ancient European history can be equally rewarding. "SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome" by Mary Beard provides a thorough and engaging account of the Roman Empire. Another great choice is "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbon, a classic work that remains influential in the study of ancient history.

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Q. What are some of the best books on history?

A. Some of the best books on history include "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari, "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond, and "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson. These books offer comprehensive and engaging insights into various aspects of human history.

Q. What are good world history books to read?

A. Good world history books to read include "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond, which examines the factors that shaped different civilizations, and "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson, which provides an accessible overview of the history of our world.

Q. What are some recommended books about American history?

A. Recommended books about American history include "1776" by David McCullough, which details the American Revolutionary War, and "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, which explores Abraham Lincoln's leadership and presidency. These are often listed among the best American history books.

Q. What are some notable books on ancient European history?

A. Notable books on ancient European history include "SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome" by Mary Beard, which provides a comprehensive look at the Roman Empire, and "The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire" by Edward Gibbon, a classic work that remains influential in historical studies.

Q. Where can I find the best history books?

A. You can find the best history books at local bookstores, libraries, and online bookstores. Online bookstores often offer a wide selection and customer reviews, making it easier to choose the right book. Searching for best selling books and best books to read can also help you find highly recommended titles.

Q. What are some great history books to start with for beginners?

A. For beginners, great history books include "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari for a broad overview of human history, and "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson for an accessible introduction to various historical topics. These books are engaging and informative, making them ideal starting points for those new to history reading.

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