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There’s one place where every history buff feels at home—with their nose buried in a compelling nonfiction book, of course. It’s the best resource to turn to when you want the most comprehensive account of the past possible.
As book lovers ourselves, we’ve curated a space to round up all the best nonfiction books out there. Searching for a biography of the Founding Fathers? We’ve got you covered. Want to learn what wartime was really like? Check out the best books by people who lived through various conflicts and experienced them firsthand. Craving an in-depth account of one of the many turbulent events of the 20th century, from the sinking of the Titanic to the rise of Nazi Germany? Peruse a book by esteemed historian Martin Gilbert, or try an accessible pop history book by Walter Lord on for size. Whenever your bookshelves are looking a little bare, you can trust us to have the best recommendations in store for you.
The pair’s spectacular accomplishments and whirlwind romance will forever be marked by a shocking scandal.
Anthony Summers’ book, Goddess, sheds light on this starlet’s short-lived time in the spotlight.
John Franklin Cogburn’s great-grandson recounts the life of the man who inspired True Grit's "Rooster."
North and South Korea's recent agreement has us looking back at the past.
By Abbey White
Get an inside look at the family America will never stop talking about.
By Olivia Mason
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A Journey Through Tudor England explores the building's infamous executions and the "graffiti" left by doomed prisoners.
By Olivia Mason
Though a popular children’s author and activist, Mrs. Wilde’s life eventually became one marked by scandal.
Gerald Posner examines that fateful day and the man responsible for King's murder in Killing the Dream.
Step up to the plate, and learn the history of America's favorite pastime.
Christopher Nolan’s film brought Dunkirk back to life; but there’s more to the story than survival.
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Get a fresh take on the men who led—and currently lead—our country.
As hate tore the world apart, love brought people together.
By Olivia Mason
"That First Season" explores how the legendary coach created one of the greatest teams in NFL history.
NASA veteran, Hugh Harris, examines the "Challenger" disaster that occurred on January 28, 1986, and what we’ve learned from it.
By Hugh Harris
Lewis Sorley offers a shocking new perspective on the Vietnam War, through access to classified documents.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Toland recounts the devastating conflict in his book “In Mortal Combat: Korea, 1950-1953.”