Books

From biographies to a collection of Lincoln’s writings, there’s much more to the 16th president than you might think.

In David Blight's book, Wallace Turnage and John Washington recount their harrowing tales of escape from slavery.

Revisit 10 major American wars with an illuminating read about each one.

Muhammad Ali explores how the legendary boxer transcended the sport through politics, social activism, and his undeniable charm and charisma.

It was one of the most dangerous missions ever undertaken.

From 1769 to 1993, the subjects of these biographies changed lives and the world.

War correspondent and bestselling author Damien Lewis reveals the best military books that evolved his thinking and writing on the subject of war.

A surprisingly human history of corporations, a Korean War battle exploration, and more fascinating tales from the year that was. 

Take a detailed look at the life of a ruler who inherited the throne when she was just six days old.

In the face of death, these ordinary citizens did extraordinary things.

Rivalries, triumphs, and heartbreaks make these narratives sing.

From stories of the Civil War to a history lover's guide to the Big Apple, these books will keep you captivated.

The famous female pilot describes her record-breaking westbound flight in her bestselling memoir.

A golden hare, a multi-step pictorial code, and a country on the hunt. What could go wrong?

Inspired by Peter Harmsen’s New York Times-bestselling book, the new documentary looks at the beginning of World War II in China.

The bestselling author tells the story of a deadly plot that was hatched against George Washington.

From a revealing biography of Joan of Arc to the harrowing account of America's worst naval disaster.

From the frozen expanse of the South Pole to the hot sands of the Sahara.

Grab your earbuds and journey into the past. 

The author of Band of Brothers explores the parallel lives of two formidable 19th-century warriors.