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Books about history are so fascinating! Learn more about the US, World History, current events, leaders, the military and so much more when you pick a book from this genre. Subscribe to our mailing list for free and almost-free deals delivered each morning!

The Ghosts of Eden Park
By Karen Abbott
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The epic true crime story of the most successful bootlegger in American history and the murder that shocked the nation, by New York Times bestselling author Karen Abbott! "A heady cocktail of murder, intrigue and Jazz Age excess." (The Washington Post)
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Money Changes Everything
By William N. Goetzmann
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"This book contains a wealth of interesting observations about the history of finance. Readers will be attracted by the genial tone and tales of personal discovery." (Peter Temin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Categories: Business, History
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Journey into the Whirlwind
By Eugenia Semenovna Ginzburg
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With sharp detail and an indefatigable spirit, acclaimed author Eugenia Semenovna Ginzburg recounts her arrest and the eighteen harrowing years she endured in Soviet prisons and labor camps. Her memoir is “... a compelling personal narrative of survival.” (The New York Times Book Review)
Categories: History, Biography
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The Battle of Jackson, Mississippi
By Chris Mackowski
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"A comprehensive, eminently readable, lavishly illustrated, and historically accurate account of the Battle of Jackson fought May 14, 1863.... clear, engaging, replete with primary source material." (Civil War News)
Categories: History, Biography
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The Witch
By Ronald Hutton
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By acclaimed historian Ronald Hutton! "The Witch is more than a historical reference; it's also a cautionary tale...In these tumultuous times, we would do well to learn from the history Hutton depicts." (Washington Post)
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The Pirate Coast
By Richard Zacks
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"[Has] the verve and suspense of an espionage thriller...Provides real-life thrills, including forced desert marches, byzantine plot twists and turns, and heroic triumph against long odds." (Booklist)
Categories: History
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The General
By Jonathan Fenby
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"With a nod to previous (French) studies by Jean Lacouture, Eric Roussel, Alain Peyrefitte, as well as the general’s own extensive memoirs, this work is astute and psychologically probing.” (Kirkus)
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Bomber Command
By Max Hastings
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An award-winning classic of WWII military history by acclaimed author Max Hastings chronicles the Royal Air Force’s bombing campaign against Germany.
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
By Maya Angelou
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Poetic and powerful, will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read. “... liberates the reader into life simply because Maya Angelou confronts her own life with such a moving wonder, such a luminous dignity.” (James Baldwin)
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