Surprise! Great books - NY Review of Books History Classics
Discover surprising classics in history with the NY Review of Books' curated list. Explore timeless reads and hidden gems for history buffs and book lovers alike.
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The Thirty Years War
by C. V. Wedgwood
Europe in 1618 was riven between Protestants and Catholics, Bourbon and Hapsburg--as well as empires, kingdoms, and countless principalities. After angry Protestants tossed three representatives …
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Madame de Pompadour
by Nancy Mitford
When Madame de Pompadour became the mistress of Louis XV, no one expected her to retain his affections for long. A member of the bourgeoisie …
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A Savage War of Peace
by Alistair Horne
The Algerian War lasted from 1954 to 1962. It brought down six French governments, led to the collapse of the Fourth Republic, returned de Gaulle …