From the builders of Stonehenge to Captain Tom Moore, 101 People Who Made the UK takes you on a sweeping journey through two thousand years of history ー and millions more if you count the dinosaurs. Blending myth and fact, kings and commoners, warriors and writers, this book celebrates the men and women ー and even...

In 1837, Hong Xiuquan failed the notoriously difficult exam to gain entry to the Chinese Civil Service and suffered a nervous breakdown. In a weakened state, he had visions which he later interpreted to be messages from God, telling him that he is the younger brother of Jesus Christ and, therefore, the second son of...

New York Times Readers’ Pick: Top 100 Books of the 21**st** Century The tenth anniversary edition of the internationally bestselling phenomenon that cemented Yuval Noah Harari as one of the most prominent historians of our timeーfeaturing a new afterword from the author. One hundred thousand years ago, at least six ...

A renowned political philosopher updates his classic book on the American political tradition to address the perils democracy confronts today. The 1990s were a heady time. The Cold War had ended, and America’s version of liberal capitalism seemed triumphant. And yet, amid the peace and prosperity, anxieties about th...

A concise history of how American law has shapedーand been shaped byーthe experience of contagion “Contrarians and the civic-minded alike will find Witt’s legal survey a fascinating resource”ーKirkus, starred review “Professor Witt’s book is an original and thoughtful contribution to the interdisciplinary study of d...

Victory comes not from strength alone, but from strategy. The Art of War, written by Sun Tzu over 2,000 years ago, is one of the most influential works on military strategy and leadership ever created. Far more than a battlefield manual, this classic explores the principles of planning, discipline, deception, adapta...

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A fascinating account of a plane that served on both sides during World War 2 and in a variety of environments from Pearl Harbor to the deserts of North Africa to the barren forests of Karelia and the jungles of Burma. The Curtiss P-36 was considered a revolution in performance design in comparison to other US fight...

The first book published in English to focus exclusively on the exploits of the fighter aces of the Aviación Militar in their fight against the elite pilots of the better armed Nationalist force. At the start of the Spanish Civil War, most young fighter pilot officers joined the rebels, while the high ranking office...

⚔️ What if the secrets to victoryーon the battlefield, in business, and in lifeーwere written over 2,500 years ago? The Art of War by Sun Tzu is the legendary guide to strategy, leadership, and success. More than just a military manual, this classic has influenced world leaders, entrepreneurs, and thinkers across ce...

A New York Times Book of the Year, 2018 A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB PICK A dazzling love letter to a beloved institution - our libraries. After moving to Los Angeles, Susan Orlean became fascinated by a mysterious local crime that has gone unsolved since it was carried out on the morning of 29 Ap...

The Royal Aircraft Factory SE 5/5a was, along with the Sopwith Camel, the major British fighting scout of the last 18 months of the war in France. It equipped several major squadrons, the first being No 56 Sqn in April 1917. This unit became famous for the number of aces it had among its pilots, including Albert Bal...

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⚖️ What makes a government strong, fair, and free? Written over two centuries ago, The Federalist Papers remain one of the most influential collections of political writings in history. Penned by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, these 85 essays were originally published to persuade Americans to ratif...

Is it better to be loved or feared? The Prince (1532), by Niccolò Machiavelli, is one of the most influential and controversial works in political philosophy. Written as a guide for rulers, the book examines the nature of power, the use of strategy, and the realities of governing. Machiavelli's clear-eyed analysis o...