History

Crucible: The Long End of the Great War and the Birth of a New World, 1917-1924, written by Charles Emmerson and published in 2019, is not just another historical account of the post-World War I era. Instead, it’s a deeply immersive and intensely relevant exploration of a period that continues to shape our world today.

Therese Oneill’s Unbecoming a Lady, published in 2023, is not your typical historical non-fiction. It’s a witty, irreverent, and deeply researched exploration of what it truly meant to be a “lady” in the 19th century, and more importantly, what it took to resist that restrictive mold. Oneill, known for her sharp humor and keen historical

Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West by Stephen E. Ambrose, published in 1996, is more than just a historical account; it’s a sweeping epic that transports readers to the early 19th century, immersing them in the incredible journey of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Ambrose, a renowned historian

America the Beautiful: The Stunning Visual Journey, published by National Geographic in 2012, isn’t just another coffee table book. It’s a profound visual love letter to the United States, a testament to its breathtaking landscapes and diverse natural wonders. This isn’t a narrative in the traditional sense; instead, it’s a carefully curated collection of photographs

Pictures at a Revolution: Five Movies and the Birth of the New Hollywood by Mark Harris, published in 2008, is a compelling non-fiction work that transports readers back to the tumultuous year of 1967 and its impact on American cinema. Harris, a former editor at *Entertainment Weekly* and a contributing editor at *New York Magazine*,

In his 2001 work, Voices in Our Blood: America’s Best on the Civil Rights Movement, esteemed historian Jon Meacham crafts an anthology that transcends the typical historical account, weaving together the powerful words of key figures who shaped the Civil Rights Movement. This is not just a dry recounting of events; Meacham, known for his