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The Brigade by Howard Blum

After Germany’s defeat in World War II, 5,000 Jewish soldiers set out for vengeance — but a chance encounter softened their hearts. A New York Times bestselling author illuminates how they instead embarked on a mission to rescue Jewish war orphans in this powerful account.

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Early America by Robert G. Ahearn

The fascinating story of a nation’s beginnings! From Jamestown and Plymouth Rock to the War of Independence, the key events of early US history come to life in this concise, informative book.

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Becoming Queen Victoria by Kate Williams

This New York Times bestseller illuminates Queen Victoria’s unusual rise to the throne and her first forays into ruling a monarchy. “One is engaged from the very first line” (Alison Weir).

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A Short History of the World by Christopher Lascelles

A New York Times bestseller: Brush up on your worldly knowledge with a comprehensive synopsis of everything from the Big Bang to modern-day civilization! This simple introduction to global history is “highly recommended” (New York Times bestselling author Dan Jones).

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Young Jefferson by Thomas Fleming

Explore the early life of the third President of the United States with this fascinating book. Young Jefferson’s achievements and tragedies come alive in this illuminating portrait by a New York Times bestselling author.

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Free State of Jones and the Echo of the Black Horn by Thomas Jefferson Knight and Ethel Knight

In Civil War–era Mississippi, Captain Newt Knight took over a town and created a groundbreaking mixed-race community. Featuring perspectives from two of Knight’s descendants, this gripping history reveals his life and lasting impact.

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Gilded Lives, Fatal Voyage by Hugh Brewster

Peer inside a tragic voyage — and the lives of some of its most notable passengers. With unparalleled historical detail, this fascinating read explores intimate moments of the infamous Titanic disaster and the seismic shifts in art, culture, and politics that followed.

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The Romanovs by Virginia Cowles

An engrossing account: This portrait of one of the most enigmatic families in history details the Romanovs’ excesses, secrets, and violent end. “Recounted at great speed and with splendid life, vigor, and readability” (Evening Standard).

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Byzantium by Robert Wernick

For more than 1,000 years, the Byzantine Empire produced art, literature, and military techniques still in use today. Dive into this great civilization’s fascinating history — the triumphs, trials, emperors, and inventions that contributed to its legacy.

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Life in the Middle Ages by Richard Winston

From a National Book Award–winning author: This masterful survey chronicles every aspect of life in the Middle Ages — from the fall of the Roman Empire to the dawn of the Renaissance.

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Italy by Vincent Cronin

Explore the rich and bountiful history of one of the world’s epicenters of culture and art. From the waging of ancient battles to everyday life in modern times, the complete story of Italy is at your fingertips.

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The Widow Clicquot by Tilar J. Mazzeo

“An enticing stew of biography and history” (USA Today) from a New York Times bestselling author: Behind one of the world’s most iconic champagnes was a visionary woman who “was a smashing success long before anyone conceptualized the glass ceiling” (The New York Times Book Review).

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The Gold Rush by Ralph K. Andrist

A New York Times bestselling author chronicles a time of greed and economic upheaval: When gold was discovered in California in 1848, people from all over the country were lured west, determined to claim their fortunes.

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D-Day by Al Hine

In June of 1944, the Allied invasion of Normandy dealt a tremendous blow to Hitler’s Third Reich. This concise, fast-paced history takes you into the legendary battle that turned the tide of World War II.

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The Land of the Pharaohs by Leonard Cottrell

In 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter astounded the world when he unearthed the 3,000-year-old tomb of King Tutankhamen. This detailed read chronicles this amazing discovery and how it transformed our knowledge of ancient Egyptian life.

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