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Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow illuminates the full, fascinating, and complex life of the writer long celebrated as the father of American literature, Mark Twain.

The 38 letters written by Rockefeller to his son imparting his perspectives, ideology, and wisdom to his son....

The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400....

This instant New York Times bestselling “dynamic detective story” (The New York Times) reveals the hidden history Rudolf Diesel, one of the world’s greatest inventors, and his mysterious disappearance on the eve of World War I.

By the #1 bestselling history author in the world, Bill O'Reilly comes a dramatic confrontation with good, evil, and the worst people who ever lived.

Historians have long told the story of America’s birth as the triumph of Jefferson’s democratic ideals over the aristocratic intentions of Hamilton....

From National Book Award winner Ron Chernow, a landmark biography of George Washington....

Titan is the first full-length biography based on unrestricted access to Rockefeller’s exceptionally rich trove of papers. A landmark publication full of startling revelations, the book indelibly alters our image of this most enigmatic capitalist....

At one time, Corrie ten Boom would have laughed at the idea that she had a story to tell.....

Leonardo da Vinci created the two most famous paintings in history, The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. But in his own mind, he was just as much a man of science and engineering....

The River of Doubt brings alive extraordinary events in a powerful nonfiction narrative thriller that happens to feature one of the most famous Americans who ever lived....

Benjamin Franklin is the founding father who winks at us - an ambitious urban entrepreneur who rose up the social ladder, from leather-aproned shopkeeper to dining with kings....

Joseph Smith Jr. (1805–1844) was one of the most successful and controversial religious leaders of nineteenth-century America, publishing the Book of Mormon and starting what would become the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney knew each other for twenty-three years, from 1957 to 1980. This book is the myth-shattering biography of a relationship that changed the cultural history of the world.

Erik Larson has been widely acclaimed as a master of narrative non-fiction, and in his new book, turns his hand to a remarkable story set during Hitler’s rise to power....

In this landmark biography of Winston Churchill based on extensive new material, the true genius of the man, statesman, and leader can finally be fully understood - by the best-selling, award-winning author of Napoleon and The Storm of War....

"El hombre en busca de sentido" es el estremecedor relato en el que Viktor Frankl nos narra su experiencia en los campos de concentración...

The New York Times bestselling author returns with a biography examining the dramatic life and unparalleled leadership of England's greatest medieval king.

The first Plantagenet king inherited a blood-soaked kingdom from the Normans and transformed it into an empire stretched at its peak from Scotland to Jerusalem. In this epic history, Dan Jones vividly resurrects this fierce and seductive royal dynasty and its mythic world....

By 330 B.C.E., Alexander the Great had reached the pinnacle of success. Or so it seemed. He had defeated the Persian ruler Darius III and seized the capital city of Persepolis. His exhausted and traumatized soldiers were ready to return home to Macedonia.

In this magnificent biography, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of American Lion and Franklin and Winston brings vividly to life an extraordinary man and his remarkable times....

In this powerful, epic biography, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life-journey of John Adams....

In early December 1846, starving and desperate, Sarah Graves and 14 other pioneers led by George Donner set out for California on snowshoes and over the next 32 days endured almost unfathomable hardships and horrors....

The frontiersmen were a remarkable breed of men. They were often rough and illiterate, sometimes brutal and vicious, often seeking an escape in the wilderness of mid-America....

His good friend Mark Twain dubbed him "St. Andrew." British Prime Minister William Gladstone called him an "example" for the wealthy....

Joseph Smith Jr. (1805–1844) was one of the most successful and controversial religious leaders of nineteenth-century America, publishing the Book of Mormon and starting what would become the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He built temples, founded a city-state in Illinois, ran for president, and married more than thirty women. This self-made prophet thrilled his followers with his grand vision of peace and unity, but his increasingly grandiose plans tested and sometimes shattered their faith.

Few women of the American Revolution have come through 250 years of US history with such clarity and color as Angelica Schuyler Church. She was Alexander Hamilton's "saucy" sister-in-law, and the heart of Thomas Jefferson's "charming coterie" of artists and salonnières in Paris. Her transatlantic network of important friends spanned the political spectrum of her time and place, and her astute eye and brilliant letters kept them well informed.

In this compelling, eye-opening story of six women who exercised power against the odds—and one, Jane Grey, who never got the chance—acclaimed historian Helen Castor explores the provocative subject of women and power in England.

From human stew to hammer murders, these are the crimes nightmares are made of. Why read ghost stories when history drips with cannibals, assassins, and ritual killers? This collection brings together all three volumes of the series, delivering 60 chilling true crime stories and mysteries from around the world. Within these pages lie the darkest corners of human history: serial killers who stalked with hammers, ritual murders steeped in superstition, cannibal feasts, political assassinations that shook nations, and unsolved mysteries that defy explanation. Each story is meticulously ...

Louis XIII et Richelieu : c'est tout le cadre historique des Trois Mousquetaires qui nous est raconté dans cette biographie, écrite avec toute la fougue et toute la gaieté de Dumas. Biographie qui commence par une fessée, celle que Henri IV fait donner à son fils, et Alexandre Dumas n'en est pas mécontent ; et d'une certaine façon ce sont les fessées politiques que Richelieu donnera à Louis XIII durant tout son ministère que Dumas nous raconte.

In eighteenth-century Britain, Edmund Burke and Charles Fox made common political cause for twenty-five years. They supported the rebellious American colonies, attacked the British slave trade, defended religious liberty, and attempted to shield Britain's public credit from the crisis-prone East India Company. The two men did not share social position, a way of life, a political legacy, or even a generation—but improbably, they were friends.

Winston Churchill was born into a wealthy aristocratic family. He grew up with stories of his ancestor, John Churchill, First Duke of Marlborough, who led the British army to triumph against the French and Bavarians in the War of the Spanish Succession.

From 1941 to 1953, director John Huston and actor Humphrey Bogart made one classic film after another, from The Maltese Falcon to The African Queen. Here is the story of their close but combative friendship that produced some of the best movies ever made. Their friendship was as dramatic as any of their movies. It survived nine marriages, a world war, the blacklist, leeches, alcohol, and Jack L. Warner.

History remembers her as the gracious wife standing beside Lyndon B. Johnson, but Lady Bird Johnson was much more than just the period of time that she spent at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in the White House. Born in the piney woods of East Texas to a wealthy but troubled family, Lady Bird overcame tragedy to become one of the most accomplished women of her generation. By age 22, she had earned two college degrees and harbored dreams of becoming a globe-trotting journalist.

Discover the city behind the legend. From its mythic origins along the Seine to the vibrant streets of the 21st century, Paris: Lives, Revolutions, and Resilience is the definitive history of the world’s most iconic city — told through the eyes of the people who lived it. Explore: • The myth, archaeology, and legends of early Paris. • The revolutions and uprisings that reshaped Europe. • The rise and fall of kings, emperors, and political powers. • The everyday lives of Parisians, from the Medieval period to the modern metropolis. • The cultural and intellectual innovations ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Jerome Bruner A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Jerome Bruner reshaped how the world thinks about learning. From challenging behaviourism in the 1950s to pioneering cultural psychology in his later years, he argued that education is not about rote memorisation but about sparking curiosity, scaffolding growth, and telling stories that shape human meaning. His work transformed classrooms, influenced global education reforms, and left psychology with a richer understanding of the mind. This concise yet powerful volume distils Bruner’s life and theories ...

In the explosive exposé John Bolton Has the Right to Remain Silent, seasoned Texas attorney Robert “Buck” Hooper, Esq., delivers a razor-sharp conservative critique of one of Washington's most controversial figures. Drawing exclusively from publicly available sources—court filings, congressional testimonies, media reports, and declassified documents—Hooper meticulously dissects the allegations against former National Security Advisor John Bolton, from his hawkish rise through Republican administrations to his acrimonious fallout with President Donald J. Trump. At the heart of this ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: G. Stanley Hall A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy G. Stanley Hall was a trailblazer who helped shape psychology into a recognised discipline. Known as the first American to earn a PhD in psychology, the founder of the American Psychological Association, and the guiding force behind the study of adolescence, Hall left an indelible mark on education, development, and scientific thought. His work straddled science and culture, sparking debates that continue to echo today. This concise yet powerful volume distils Hall’s life and theories into engaging ...

Jacques Chirac: The Survivor of the Republic By Julien Peltier He was the eternal candidate, the man who always came close — until he didn’t just win, but stayed. From the rain-soaked steps of the Élysée in 1995 to his defiant stand against the Iraq War, from the shock of 2002’s face-off with the far right to the long twilight of his presidency, Jacques Chirac’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and quiet charm that outlasted his political power. Julien Peltier’s vivid, non-linear portrait takes the reader inside the private moments and public battles of a man who ...

La vie de Charles de Gaulle est comme un fil tendu qui nous relie au XIXe siècle finissant, nous fait comprendre les tragédies du XXe siècle et ouvre sur celles que demain nous réserve. Dans une brève allusion à son enfance, l'auteur des Mémoires de guerre évoque « une certaine fierté anxieuse » qu'il éprouvait à l'égard de la France.

Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands is the bold, witty memoir of Mary Seacole, a Jamaican nurse and businesswoman who defied racism and sexism to care for soldiers during the Crimean War in the 1850s. Writing in her own voice, Seacole recounts her travels across the Caribbean, Central America, and Europe, sharing vivid stories of healing, hardship, and independence.

François Mitterrand: The Sphinx of the Fifth Republic By Julien Peltier He was the longest-serving president in French history — a man of paradoxes, secrets, and unshakable composure. François Mitterrand came to power in 1981 with a Socialist programme that promised transformation. By the end of his fourteen years at the Élysée, he had reshaped France, bound it more tightly to Europe, and left behind a legacy both celebrated and contested. Julien Peltier takes us inside the shifting worlds of Mitterrand’s presidency: the exhilaration of early reforms, the sharp turn to austerity, ...

In Iconoclast, Dr Anand Teltumbde, a distinguished public intellectual and leading authority on the Dalit movement, presents a groundbreaking biography of Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Far from the embellished narratives often associated with his legacy, Teltumbde strips away the layers of myth and hyperbole to reveal the man behind the legend. With meticulous research and intellectual honesty, Teltumbde delves into the life of Ambedkar, situating him within the dynamic context of his time.

The rise, the radiance, and the quiet fall of France’s youngest president. In 1974, Valéry Giscard d’Estaing swept into the Élysée Palace as the youngest leader in the history of the Fifth Republic, promising “change within continuity.” With patrician elegance and a reformer’s zeal, he lowered the voting age, legalized abortion, and opened the gilded doors of the presidency to ordinary citizens. He played the accordion on television, launched Europe’s high-speed rail dream, and declared that France’s future would be modern, open, and bold. But politics, like history, has ...

Real fear wears many faces: a smiling cabbie, a singing witch, a teenage hammer-killer..! 20 Twisted Tales from 20 Countries Travel through Venezuela’s shadowy underpasses, cross the windswept plains of Kazakhstan, and follow clues into Norway’s frozen wilderness — perfect for fans of true crime, historical murders, and criminal history. The Dnepropetrovsk Maniacs – Hammer-wielding Ukrainian teens left a trail of 21 victims and filmed their twisted killing rampage, giving the world the infamous '3 Guys 1 Hammer' video The Reykjavík Confessions – Six Icelanders admit to two ...

Richard III is one of the most mysterious figures in English history, and as such is the source of perennial fascination. Comparatively little is known of his early life, his appearance, his interests, for up to 1483 he played second fiddle to his more glorious older brothers, Edward 'this sun of York', and the feckless Clarence. This new edition of a classic royal biography includes an account of the discovery of Richard’s remains in a Leicester car park in September 2012 and what his skeleton revealed about the physical condition of the last Plantagenet and the manner of his death.

Benjamin Franklin & The Practical Philosopher strips away hagiography to reveal the working mind behind the myth: a printer who treated the world like a laboratory, an inventor who turned thrift into discovery, a diplomat who turned manners into leverage, and a public thinker who made everyday experiments matter to millions. Sharp, humane, and unromantic, this book traces how Franklin's habits—curiosity hooked to craft, wit harnessed to purpose, and thrift married to civic ambition—became a practical philosophy anyone can learn and use. Clear-eyed analysis, brisk storytelling, and moral...

Georges Pompidou: The President of Modern France In the shadow of Charles de Gaulle, Georges Pompidou rose from rural obscurity and the discreet boardrooms of Parisian finance to become the man charged with steering France into the modern age. Banker, intellectual, art patron, and reluctant politician, Pompidou’s presidency (1969–1974) was a bridge between the grandeur of Gaullism and the turbulence of the late twentieth century. Julien Peltier takes readers deep into the paradox of Pompidou — the cultivated former teacher who loved Mallarmé as much as motorways, the pragmatic ...

He was quiet. His idea was not. Charles Darwin took the slow work of observation and turned it into an argument that changed how we see life itself—one branching tree, one connected story. This is the story of that idea: the voyage of the Beagle, the patient notebooks, the doubts and the evidence, and the single image that made every creature less isolated and more related than we ever imagined. Concise, sharp, and human, Charles Darwin & The Tree of Life strips away myth and spectacle to reveal the thinking that mattered. You will travel the South American coast, stand in rough harbors, ...

Isaac Newton & The Calculus of the Cosmos exposes the man behind the laws: a solitary mind that fused mathematics, physics, and mysticism into a single, dangerous clarity. This is not a hagiography or a dry chronology. It’s an unsparing portrait of obsession—of the fallen apple that became an argument with the universe, and of a discipline so relentless it remade how we measure reality. JD Arden traces the hidden architecture of Newton’s thinking: how algebra became prophecy, how experiments read like incantations, and how a mind that could invent calculus also kept one eye on ...