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.
History Buff Book Club
September 28, 2017
October 26, 2017
November 30, 2017
December 28, 2017
History Buff Book Club at Tippecanoe
The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story by Diane AckermanEnjoy engaging discussion…
January 25, 2018
History Buff Book Club at Tippecanoe
We will discuss The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir by Kao Kalia…
February 22, 2018
History Buff Book Club at Tippecanoe
We will discuss The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and their…
March 29, 2018
History Buff Book Club at Tippecanoe
We will discuss The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying…
April 26, 2018
History Buff Book Club at Tippecanoe
We will discuss Conquistador: Hernán Cortés, King Montezuma, and the…
May 31, 2018
History Buff Book Club at Tippecanoe
We will discuss Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine,…
June 28, 2018
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The Ghost Ship of Brooklyn: an Untold Story of the American Revolution
by Robert P. Watson
The story of the most infamous prison ship of the American Revolution, the HMS Jersey, and its role in the fight for independence.
View on CountyCatWhat Happened
by Hillary Rodham Clinton
A book of essays by the former secretary of state includes entries describing her experiences in the 2016 presidential campaign and incorporates hundreds of inspirational quotes that have shaped her life and work.
View on CountyCatThe Vietnam War
by Geoffrey C Ward & Ken Burns
Drawn from interviews in America and Vietnam to offer the perspectives from those involved, including soldiers and their families, high-level officials, and protestors, explains why the war happened the way it did and the rationale behind America's involv
View on CountyCatKillers 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.
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