Historical
Real people and pivotal moments come alive through meticulous research and compelling storytelling in these journeys through time. Whether following spies during the American Revolution or exploring the hidden lives of remarkable women, these books illuminate the fascinating truths and untold stories that shaped our world.
Historical Book Summaries
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Classics
Historical Fiction
Literature
Fever 1793
Historical Fiction
Young Adult
Historical
India After Gandhi
The History of the World's Largest Democracy
History
Politics
Indian Literature
Case Study
Historical Fiction
Literary Fiction
Mystery
El Filibusterismo
Classics
Historical Fiction
Historical
Wolf Hall
Historical Fiction
Historical
British Literature
The Joy Luck Club
Historical Fiction
Classics
China
The Maniac
Historical Fiction
Philosophy
Literary Fiction
War Horse
Historical Fiction
War
Animals
The Devil in the White City
History
True Crime
Crime
Nothing to Envy
Ordinary Lives in North Korea
History
Politics
Biography
We Two
Victoria and Albert: Rulers, Partners, Rivals
History
Biography
British Literature
Persian Fire
The First World Empire and the Battle for the West
History
Ancient History
Ancient
James
Historical Fiction
Literary Fiction
Historical
Khomeinism
Essays on the Islamic Republic
Iran
History
Politics
North and South
Romance
Historical Fiction
Classics
The Woman All Spies Fear
Code Breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and Her Hidden Life
History
Biography
Historical
Babel
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Historical
Bad Gays
A Homosexual History
History
Queer
LGBT
The Lincoln Highway
Historical Fiction
Historical
Literary Fiction
Tulipomania
The Story of the World's Most Coveted Flower & the Extraordinary Passions It Aroused
History
Economics
Microhistory
The Black Kids
Young Adult
Historical Fiction
Contemporary
1000 Years of Annoying the French
History
Humor
France
Cleopatra
The Queen Who Challenged Rome and Conquered Eternity
History
Biography
Egypt
An Era of Darkness
The British Empire in India
History
India
Politics
Heaven Official's Blessing
Tian Guan Ci Fu (Novel) Vol. 1
Fantasy
Romance
LGBT
Killing the Witches
The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts
History
Historical
Witches
The Queen's Gambit
Historical Fiction
Contemporary
Chess
The Sea and Civilization
A Maritime History of the World
History
Maritime
World History
Greek Mythology
The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook: From Aphrodite to Zeus, a Profile of Who's Who in Greek Mythology
Mythology
Greek Mythology
History
Samarkand
Historical Fiction
Novels
Literature
The Fountains of Silence
Historical Fiction
Young Adult
Historical
Great Circle
Historical Fiction
Historical
Literary Fiction
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
Historical Fiction
Historical
Books About Books
River Kings
A New History of the Vikings from Scandinavia to the Silk Road
History
Archaeology
Medieval
The Poisonwood Bible
Historical Fiction
Africa
Classics
I Capture the Castle
Classics
Young Adult
Historical Fiction
The Witch Haven
Fantasy
Young Adult
Witches
Confronting the Presidents
No Spin Assessments from Washington to Biden
History
Politics
Biography
The Evolution of Fiqh
Islamic Law & the Madh-habs
Islam
Religion
History
We Are Dancing for You
Native Feminisms and the Revitalization of Women’s Coming-of-Age Ceremonies
Indigenous
Feminism
History
Before We Were Yours
Historical Fiction
Historical
Book Club
What the River Knows
Fantasy
Historical Fiction
Young Adult
The Bride
Historical Romance
Romance
Historical
Immortality
A Love Story
Historical Fiction
Romance
Fantasy
Anatomy
A Love Story
Historical Fiction
Romance
Young Adult
Common Sense
History
Classics
Philosophy
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Historical Romance
Historical Fiction
Historical
How to Rule the World
A Handbook for the Aspiring Dictator
Humor
Politics
History
The Turtle House
Historical Fiction
Japan
Family