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"The most brutally addictive fantasy I've read in a decade!" --#1 NYT bestselling author Tracy Wolff"Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end. Brutal games, grumpy dragons, complex characters, sizzling sexual tension, magic, and war...a fantasy like you've never read before."...
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by Grann, David
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
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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"An utterly charming and deeply moving portrait of the joys--and the guilt--of trying to find your own way in life." --Celeste Ng, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Meeting Maame feels like falling in love for the first time: warm, awkward, joyous, a little...
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The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants by Ortega-Medina, Orlando
The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants
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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Divine Rivals by Ross, Rebecca
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When two young rival journalists find love through a magical connection, they must face the depths of hell, in a war among gods, to seal their fate forever. After centuries of sleep, the gods are warring again. But eighteen-year-old Iris Winnow just wants to...
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  • War Days in Brittany
    War Days in Brittany
    War Days in Brittany By decree of the President of the Republic, the silver medal of the Reconnaissance Franaise was conferred on Mrs. Elsie Deming Jarves for the devotion she showed since the beginning of the war to our wounded. "Mrs. Deming Jarves, since...
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  • Un jardin sur l'Oronte
    Un jardin sur l'Oronte
    Un jardin sur l'OronteA la fin d'une brlante journe de juin 1914, j'tais assis au bord de l'Oronte dans un petit caf de l'antique Hamah, en Syrie. Les roues ruisselantes qui tournent, jour et nuit, au fil du fleuve pour en lever l'eau bienfaisante,...
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  • Beautiful England
    Beautiful England
    The Heart of Wessex As all the world is beginning to realize, that portion of the country immortalized by Thomas Hardy, in his great romances of rural life, lies in one of the most delectable regions of south-west England; and although, for the purpose...
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  • Beautiful Britain
    Beautiful Britain
    The Isle of ManEither Ruskin or WordsworthI forget for the moment whichsays somewhere that the English Lake Country begins where its mountains first become visible over the sands of Morecambe Bay. This, indeed, is a proper rebuke to the foolish modern tendencyso entirely subversive...
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  • Impressioni d'America
    Impressioni d'America
    Impressioni d'America Alle dieci della mattina il grande bastimento si stacca dal Dock e move lentamente rasentando i muraglioni bianchi del porto: scricchiola quasi compresso nella stretta di un ponte girante e procede cauteloso nei bacini senza dar fumo n fischi, la macchina inerte,...
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  • Hector Graeme
    Hector Graeme
    Hector GraemeThe dull November afternoon was fast drawing to a close. Patches of white mist lay in the hollows of the elm-dotted park; the outlines of stately tree and russet copse were rapidly merging into the surrounding grey. Already a flicker of light was...
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  • Ten Years in India, in the 16th Queen's Lancers, and Three Years in South Africa, in the Cape Corps Levies
    Ten Years in India, in the 16th Queen's Lancers, and Three Years in South Africa, in the Cape Corps Levies
    Ten Years in India, in the 16th Queen's Lancers, and Three Years in South Africa, in the Cape Corps LeviesThe most pleasant memories of my boyhood are clustered around the old family fireplace, in our home in Brighton, England, when my father, gathering us...
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  • Souvenir Album of the Great European War
    Souvenir Album of the Great European War
    Souvenir Album of the Great European War - With Pictorial Maps of the BattlegroundsThe pictures in this album are reproduced from actual photographs taken in Europe, many of which have already appeared, in more or less crude form, in the newspapers. Believing that these...
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  • Rivers of Great Britain. The Thames, from Source to Sea
    Rivers of Great Britain. The Thames, from Source to Sea
    Rivers of Great Britain. The Thames, from Source to Sea. - Descriptive, Historical, PictorialThe Source of the ThamesEarly Names of the RiverSeven SpringsThames HeadThe Churn and its CourseThames and Severn CanalCrickladeCastle EatonIngleshamFairford and the ColnLechladeThe First LockSome Thames FlowersOld BuscotHarts WeirBird LifeRadcot BridgeEddying Pools...
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  • Voimaihminen: Vaiheita Chilen vapaussodasta
    Voimaihminen: Vaiheita Chilen vapaussodasta
    Voimaihminen: Vaiheita Chilen vapaussodastaJoseph Conrad on puolalaista sukujuurta, syntynyt jouluk. 6 p:n 1857, ja varsinaiselta kansalaistoiminnaltaan kauppalaivan kapteeni. Alituisilla kiertelyilln maapallon etisimmisskin satamissa on hn harvinaisessa mrin tutustunut maailman eri seutuihin ja kansoihin, ja se tuntemus on luonut pohjan hnen v. 1895 alkaneelle jokseenkin...
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  • William Oughtred: A Great 17th-Century Teacher of Mathematics
    William Oughtred: A Great 17th-Century Teacher of Mathematics
    William Oughtred: A Great Seventeenth-Century Teacher of MathematicsIn the year 1660 the Royal Society was founded by royal favor in London, although in reality its inception took place in 1645 when the Philosophical Society (or, as Boyle called it, the Invisible College) came into...
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  • Six Major Prophets
    Six Major Prophets
    Six Major ProphetsA few years ago it occurred to me that there were living on the same planet and at the same time as myself some interesting people whom I had never seen and did not know so much about as I should. Since...
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  • Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2
    Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2
    Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 - Embracing Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Asotin countiesNo history of Walla Walla and of this section of the northwest would be complete without extended reference to Dr. N. G. Blalock, who not only figured...
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  • Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 1
    Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 1
    Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 1 - Embracing Walla Walla, Columbia, Garfield and Asotin countiesA land of scenic charm, of physical interest, of fertile soil and ample resources, of climate in which living is a delight, of two great rivers and...
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  • The Hardy Country: Literary landmarks of the Wessex Novels
    The Hardy Country: Literary landmarks of the Wessex Novels
    The Hardy Country: Literary landmarks of the Wessex NovelsDorsetshire, the centre of the Hardy Country, the home of the Wessex Novels, is a land literally flowing with milk and honey: a land of great dairies, of flowers and bees, of rural industries, where rustic...
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  • Early Scenes in Church History
    Early Scenes in Church History
    Early Scenes in Church History - Eighth Book of the Faith-Promoting SeriesMany deaths have occurred within the last few years among the veteran members of our Church. Numbers of persons have recently passed away who were connected with the Church during the early years...
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  • The Vintage: A Romance of the Greek War of Independence
    The Vintage: A Romance of the Greek War of Independence
    The Vintage: A Romance of the Greek War of Independence "'COME AND SIT DOWN'" "'I AM FATHER ANDRA,' HE SHOUTED" "HALF CARELESSLY SHE THREW INTO THE BOAT THE ROSES SHE HAD PICKED" "SHE KISSED HIM LIGHTLY ON THE FOREHEAD" "MITSOS SURVEYED HIM WITH EASY...
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  • Pottery and Porcelain, from early times down to the Philadelphia exhibition of 1876
    Pottery and Porcelain, from early times down to the Philadelphia exhibition of 1876
    Pottery and Porcelain, from early times down to the Philadelphia exhibition of 1876WHAT we have attempted has been to gather and present, in a way to be easily understood, the most important facts respecting Pottery and Porcelain. The study of this interesting subject has...
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  • Across Iceland
    Across Iceland
    Across IcelandThese notes, besides describing a journey made during the summer of 1900 across Central Iceland from the north-east to the south-west, give an account of further travels by land in the west, and by sea along the coast and into the fjords of...
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  • 'Neath Verdun, August-October, 1914
    'Neath Verdun, August-October, 1914
    'Neath Verdun, August-October, 1914 The author of this work, Mr. Maurice Genevoix, is a second-year student at the Ecole Normale, Paris. Having finished the second year of his course and, incidentally, completed a study "on Maupassant," he was in a position to regard with...
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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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