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In 431 BC, the clash between Athens and Sparta ignited a war that consumed the Greek world for decades. Thucydides, an Athenian general and historian, chronicled this brutal conflict with unparalleled...

A searing indictment of industrial England, Friedrich Engels' The Condition of the Working Class in England remains a seminal work of social commentary and a chillingly relevant exposé of poverty an...

In the shadow of World War I, a new element promised a bright future. Radium, hailed as a miracle cure and beauty enhancer, illuminated the lives of hundreds of young women who painted watch dials in ...

Discovered in the archives of the CIA, the Simple Sabotage Field Manual is a genuine World War II-era guide created by the U.S. Office of Strategic Services (OSS)—the precursor to the CIA—for resist...

More than a century after its tragic sinking, the RMS Titanic continues to captivate the world. "Titanic: The Story of the Unsinkable Ship" delves into the opulent creation of this legendary vessel, t...

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the frozen heart of Antarctica with Sir Ernest Shackleton's South. This gripping firsthand account chronicles the harrowing Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expeditio...

Journey into the epic world of Norse mythology with Stephan Weaver as your guide. This book unveils the captivating tales of gods, heroes, and formidable creatures that shaped the Viking age. Explore ...

From the ashes of the Middle Ages, a new dawn broke across Europe: the Renaissance. This "rebirth" was a time of questioning, as Europeans dared to challenge long-held beliefs and seek answers beyond ...

Witness the meteoric rise of a boy king who conquered the world. "Alexander the Great" by Henry Freeman delves into the extraordinary life of the Macedonian prince who forged an empire stretching from...

War of 1812 The War of 1812 is often forgotten when we think about the history of the United States. Yet the effects of what seems a minor and insignificant conflict are far-reaching, even to today. T...

☆ Genghis Khan ☆ Genghis Khan was the most unlikely of conquerors. An orphan of the Mongolian Steppes, his rise went all but unnoticed by all the great powers around him. His people had been divided a...

Unearth the mysteries of a lost world in Mayan Civilization: A History from Beginning to End. Delve into the heart of pre-Columbian America and explore the remarkable achievements of the Maya, from ...

Witness the Unspeakable: Harrowing stories of survival from the Holocaust.

In the darkest chapter of human history, six million Jews were systematically murdered by the Nazi regime. "Holocaust Surviv...