Favorite History Books

Explore our curated list of favorite history books, featuring must-read titles that bring the past to life. Discover captivating narratives and expert insights for history enthusiasts.

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1812

by David Nevin

A fictional account of the events of the early 19th-century conflict between Great Britain and the United States.
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American Sphinx

by Joseph J. Ellis

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER Following Thomas Jefferson from the drafting of the Declaration of Independence to his retirement in Monticello, Joseph J. Ellis unravels the …
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Undaunted Courage

by Stephen E. Ambrose

From the New York Times bestselling author of Band of Brothers and D-Day, the definitive book on Lewis and Clark’s exploration of the Louisiana Purchase, …
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The Civil War, a Narrative

by Shelby Foote

Follows the course of the war from 1862 to 1864, discusses the strategies of both sides in major battles, and assesses the performance of the …
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The Killer Angels

by Michael Shaara

A novel based on the action Battle of Gettysburg.
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Gods and Generals

by Jeff Shaara

The New York Times bestselling prequel to the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic The Killer Angels In this brilliantly written epic novel, Jeff Shaara traces the lives, …
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The Glorious Cause

by Jeff Shaara

During the American Revolution, the colonists face an uphill battle in their quest for freedom, while General George Washington makes a fateful decision to cross …
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The Last Full Measure

by Jeff Shaara

In the Pulitzer prize–winning classic The Killer Angels, Michael Shaara created the finest Civil War novel of our time. In the bestselling Gods and Generals, …
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Rise to Rebellion

by Jeff Shaara

Jeff Shaara dazzled readers with his bestselling novels Gods and Generals, The Last Full Measure, and Gone for Soldiers. Now the acclaimed author who illuminated …
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Gone for Soldiers

by Jeff Shaara

In this stunning, unforgettable novel, Jeff Shaara carries us back thirteen years before the Civil War, when that momentous conflict's most familiar names are fighting …