History Buffs
There's a lot to learn from the past, from bombastic battles to social struggles to ancient antiquities. Sometimes there’s no amount of fiction that can compete with the drama and majesty of human history, so let us guide you to some great books about all sorts of wonderful historical topics.
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Killers of the Flower Moon
by David Grann
Presents a true account of the murders of wealthy Osage and law-enforcement officials, citing the contributions and missteps of a fledgling FBI that eventually uncovered one of the most chilling conspiracies in history.
View on CountyCatThe Death and Life of the Great Lakes
by Dan Egan
Traces the scientific, historical, and ecological factors endangering the Great Lakes, discussing late-nineteenth century efforts to connect the lakes to the Atlantic, which unexpectedly introduced invasive species from the natural world.
View on CountyCatWhy?: Explaining the Holocaust
by Peter Hayes
A bold new exploration that answers the most commonly asked questions about the Holocaust.
View on CountyCatThe Blood of Emmett Till
by Timothy B. Tyson
Draws on firsthand testimonies and recovered court transcripts to present a scholarly account of the 1955 lynching of Emmett Till and its role in launching the civil rights movement.
View on CountyCatThe Marines in World War II
by Michael E. Haskew
Read how the US Marines went from two brigades, totaling fewer than 20,000 servicemen, to two full corps with six divisions, five air wings, 21 battalions and as many as 475,000 Marines.
View on CountyCatGenghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
by Jack Weatherford
A re-evaluation of Khan's rise to power examines the reforms the conqueror instituted throughout his empire and his uniting of East and West.
View on CountyCatThe Quartet
by Joseph J. Ellis
Shares historical insights into America's post-Revolution efforts for independence, citing key debates over the creations of the Articles of Confederation and the Bill of Rights.
View on CountyCatThe Devil in the White City
by Erik Larson
An account of the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 relates the stories of two men who shaped the history of the event--architect Daniel H. Burnham, who coordinated its construction, and serial killer Herman Mudgett.
View on CountyCatI Am Malala
by Malala Yousafzai
Describes the life of a young Pakistani student who advocated for women's rights and education in the Taliban-controlled Swat Valley who survived an assassination attempt.
View on CountyCatUnder a Flaming Sky
by Daniel James Brown
Describes the events of September 1894, when two forest fires converged on the town of Hinckley, MN, and surrounding communities, trapping many people and costing more than four hundred lives.
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