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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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Maame by George, Jessica
Maame
"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
Divine Rivals
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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Big Swiss by Beagin, Jen
Big Swiss
"Wild...hilarious...so good." --Cosmopolitan, Best Books of the Year * "A laugh-out-loud bad romance for Gen Xers and an ode to misfits who just want to belong." --Oprah Daily * "Always interesting...too fun to stop." --Vanity Fair "One of the funniest books of the last...
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  • John Brown, Soldier of Fortune: A Critique
    John Brown, Soldier of Fortune: A Critique
    John Brown, Soldier of Fortune: A CritiqueThe writer of this book is not an iconoclast, neither has he prejudged John Brown. In 1859 the character was impressed upon his attention in a personal way. An older brother, Joseph E. Wilson, was a member of...
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  • Haunted London
    Haunted London
    Haunted LondonThis book deals less with the London of the ghost-stories, the scratching impostor in Cock Lane, or the apparition of Parson Ford at the Hummums, than with the London consecrated by manifold traditionsa city every street and alley of which teems with interesting...
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  • Jerusalem Explored, Volume 1—Text
    Jerusalem Explored, Volume 1—Text
    Jerusalem Explored, Volume 1—Text - Being a Description of the Ancient and Modern City, with Numerous Illustrations Consisting of Views, Ground Plans and SectionsOn the subject of Jerusalem many books in various languages have already been published; but I venture to think that there...
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  • Picturesque Pala
    Picturesque Pala
    Picturesque Pala - The Story of the Mission Chapel of San Antonio de Padua Connected with Mission San Luis ReyThe difference between a mission and a chapel is oftentimes not understood, even by writers well informed upon other subjects. A Mission was what might...
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  • Burial Mounds of the Northern Sections of the United States
    Burial Mounds of the Northern Sections of the United States
    Burial Mounds of the Northern Sections of the United StatesThis paper is a part of the Fifth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1883-1884, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1887, pages 3-120. The index has been extracted...
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  • Life in Dixie during the War, 1861-1862-1863-1864-1865
    Life in Dixie during the War, 1861-1862-1863-1864-1865
    Life in Dixie during the War, 1861-1862-1863-1864-1865By way of preface to Life in Dixie During the War, I scarcely know what to say. I have long felt that it was the duty of the South to bequeath to posterity the traditions of that period;...
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  • The Orange Girl
    The Orange Girl
    The Orange GirlOn a certain afternoon in May, about four or five of the clock, I was standing at the open window of my room in that Palace to which Fortune leads her choicest favouritesthe College, or Prison, as some call it, of the...
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  • History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume 1 [of 3]
    History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume 1 [of 3]
    History of the Jews in Russia and Poland, Volume 1 [of 3] - From the Beginning until the Death of Alexander I (1825)It is not my intention to expatiate in these prefatory remarks on the present work and its author. A history of the...
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  • The Progress of Invention in the 19th Century
    The Progress of Invention in the 19th Century
    The Progress of Invention in the Nineteenth Century.For a work of such scope as this, the first word of the author should be an apology for what is doubtless the too ambitious effort of a single writer. A quarter of a century in the...
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  • The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 6 (of 6)
    The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 6 (of 6)
    The History of Painting in Italy, Vol. 6 (of 6) - From the Period of the Revival of the Fine Arts to the End of the Eighteenth Century (6 volumes)*** With regard to the Abbreviations of words adopted in the above Indexes, that of...
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  • A Little Girl in Old St. Louis
    A Little Girl in Old St. Louis
    A Little Girl in Old St. LouisCities that have grown from small hamlets seldom keep register of their earlier days, except in the legends handed down in families. St. Louis has the curious anomaly of beginning over several times. For the earliest knowledge of...
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  • Memoirs of a Veteran Who Served as a Private in the 60's in the War Between the States
    Memoirs of a Veteran Who Served as a Private in the 60's in the War Between the States
    Memoirs of a Veteran Who Served as a Private in the 60's in the War Between the States - Personal Incidents, Experiences and ObservationsThe following reminiscences after due and careful consideration, are dedicated to the young, who are pausing at the portals of manhood,...
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  • Highland Targets and Other Shields
    Highland Targets and Other Shields
    Highland Targets and Other Shieldshere is a class of Scottish antiquities to which hitherto comparatively little attention has been paid by the archologist. I mean the warlike weapons, offensive and defensive, of our Highland forefathers, many of which were used down to a comparatively...
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  • South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I
    South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I
    South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I - Comprising a History of South Africa and its people, including the war of 1899 and 1900 Author of The Life and Works of Mr. Gladstone; Queen Victoria, Her Life and Reign; The Sword of Islam,...
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  • Club Life of London, Vol. 2 (of 2)
    Club Life of London, Vol. 2 (of 2)
    Club Life of London, Vol. 2 (of 2) - With Anecdotes of the Clubs, Coffee-Houses and Taverns of the Metropolis During the 17th, 18th, and 19th CenturiesThe index to this book contains links to Volume I of this two-volume work. The links are designed...
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  • The Young Continentals at Bunker Hill
    The Young Continentals at Bunker Hill
    The Young Continentals at Bunker HillThe Young Continentals at Bunker Hill tells of four boys who were with the American Army in the siege of Boston. It shows how Gage and the British Army were hemmed in by the colonial troops, tells of the...
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  • Mafeking: A Diary of a Siege
    Mafeking: A Diary of a Siege
    Mafeking: A Diary of a SiegeI must crave the indulgence of the public for producing a more or less rough form of diary in the form of a book, and it is only the interest which they have manifested in Mafeking which has induced...
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  • De Slavernij: Vervolg en Sleutel op De Negerhut
    De Slavernij: Vervolg en Sleutel op De Negerhut
    De Slavernij: Vervolg en Sleutel op De NegerhutDit werk draagt oorspronkelijk den titel van: A Key to Uncle Toms Cabin; presenting the original facts and documents upon which the story is founded. Together with corroborative statements verifying the truth of the work. (Sleutel op...
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  • Through the Land of the Serb
    Through the Land of the Serb
    Through the Land of the Serb MONTENEGRIN WOMEN, CETINJE CEMETERY NEAR CETINJE BAKER'S SHOP, RIJEKAALBANIAN AND TWO MONTENEGRINS BULLOCK CART, PODGORITZA UPPER MONASTERY, OSTROG RUINS OF ANTIVARI MOUNTAIN ALBANIANS IN MARKET, PODGORITZA STREET IN BAZAAR, SKODRA SKODRA MOSQUE, SKODRA SHOP IN BAZAAR, SKODRA MONTENEGRIN...
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  • The Quarterly of the Oregon Historical Society, Vol. IV
    The Quarterly of the Oregon Historical Society, Vol. IV
    The Quarterly of the Oregon Historical Society, Vol. IV - March, 1903-December, 1903Much that seems favorable, and not a little that is clearly unfavorable, has come to the Lewis and Clark Centennial because its date is just a year later than that of the...
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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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