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    Civil War

    The Past Is Uncovered in This Moving Novel of a Civil War Prison Camp

    The Past Is Uncovered in This Moving Novel of a Civil War Prison Camp

    Elmira developed a notorious reputation.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Presidential History

    The Little-Known First Assassination Attempt on John F. Kennedy

    The Little-Known First Assassination Attempt on John F. Kennedy

    Three years before his actual assassination, JFK was the target of a different secret plot to take his life.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Literary History

    The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

    The True Story of the Brothers Grimm

    Living during a tumultuous era of German history, they looked to the stories of the past.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Modern History

    These Native American History Books Shed New Light on the Past and Present

    These Native American History Books Shed New Light on the Past and Present

    Deepen your understanding of history.

    By Kara Brand & The Archive Staff

    Nonfiction

    10 National Book Award Winners You Should Pick Up Next

    10 National Book Award Winners You Should Pick Up Next

    You can’t go wrong with these highly acclaimed reads.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

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    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Bundle of 6 Military History Books!

    These unputdownable reads span the Civil War, both World Wars, and Vietnam.

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    Black History

    A Brutal 19th-Century Murder and its Connection to For-Profit Prisons

    A Brutal 19th-Century Murder and its Connection to For-Profit Prisons

    Freeman’s Challenge explores an explosive true story of violence, racism, and greed.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Military History

    10 Fascinating Vietnam War Books

    10 Fascinating Vietnam War Books

    From darkly comic war fiction to astute historical analysis and devastating battlefield memoir.

    By Dave Adams

    Historical Fiction

    8 Gripping Historical Fiction Books Based on True Stories

    8 Gripping Historical Fiction Books Based on True Stories

    Reimagining real people, places, and historical events.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Women In History

    8 Incredible Books About Little-Known Women

    8 Incredible Books About Little-Known Women

    It’s time to shed light on these remarkable achievements.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Nonfiction

    8 Engrossing Social Science Books You Should Read

    8 Engrossing Social Science Books You Should Read

    Explore history from a people-focused perspective.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Black History

    15 African American History Books Every American Should Read

    15 African American History Books Every American Should Read

    Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.

    By Elias Garfinkel & Marisa Fertitta

    Women In History

    7 Gripping Books About Female Explorers and Adventurers

    7 Gripping Books About Female Explorers and Adventurers

    These intrepid ladies ventured into the unknown.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Black History

    25 Books to Read for Black History Month

    25 Books to Read for Black History Month

    From great triumphs to continuing struggles, learn more about African American history with these books.

    By The Archive Staff

    Biographies

    New Series “Ancient Lives” Fills in the Gaps with Authoritative Biographies

    New Series “Ancient Lives” Fills in the Gaps with Authoritative Biographies

    We’re revisiting figures from the ancient world.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    World War 2

    8 James Holland Books That Will Enhance Your Understanding of WWII

    8 James Holland Books That Will Enhance Your Understanding of WWII

    Brush up on your military history knowledge.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Russian History

    Explore the Tumult of Russia Through This Putin Biography

    Explore the Tumult of Russia Through This Putin Biography

    It sheds light on Russian history, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and more.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    European History

    50+ Historical Fiction Books That Will Take You Around the World

    50+ Historical Fiction Books That Will Take You Around the World

    These reads are transporting.

    By Catherine Phelan & The Archive Staff

    Historical Fiction

    8 Moving Women’s Historical Fiction Novels

    8 Moving Women’s Historical Fiction Novels

    Discover books by and about women.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Nonfiction

    The Best Philosophy Books from Modern Library

    The Best Philosophy Books from Modern Library

    These thought-provoking reads have influenced readers for centuries.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

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