history (17 books)
A Brief History of the World in 47 Borders: Surprising Stories Behind the Lines on Our Maps
Many lines on the map are worth far more than a thousand words, going well beyond merely marking divisions between natio...
A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural (DK A History of)
A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and ...
Citrus: A World History
Citrus traces the history of today’s global superfood from its cultivation in the ancient world from just a handfu...
Endurance: The Discovery of Shackleton's Legendary Ship
In March 2022, an international polar expedition team made an astonishing find: the wreck of Ernest Shackleton’s legenda...
Gaza
A powerful and unflinching look at one of the world's most contested regions. Essential reading for understanding the mo...
General Orders
Military leadership under fire. A gripping account of command decisions, battlefield strategy, and the weight of orders ...
Ghosts of Segregation: American Racism, Hidden in Plain Sight
Beginning in 2018, Richard Frishman embarked on a 35,000-mile journey, crossing the United States several times, traveli...
History of North America Map by Map (DK History Map by Map)
Specially commissioned maps tell the story of this vast region: the first human populations, the complex, ancient civili...
John Hancock: First to Sign, First to Invest in America's Independence
The untold story of America's most famous signature and the patriot behind it. John Hancock's crucial role in American i...
Mapping the Holy Land: An Illustrated Atlas
From the earliest days of the Roman Empire to the current war between Israel and Hamas, mapping the Holy Land has been a...
Natural History
The natural world seen through fresh eyes. A poetic exploration of the connections between humans and the wild world aro...
Supernatural Creatures: Mythical and Sacred Creatures from Around the World
Discover more than 100 eye-catching, jaw-dropping, otherworldly creatures in astonishing depth and detail in this comple...
The 1960s | Maps for Curious Minds
The decade that changed everything, mapped and illustrated. A visual journey through the cultural, political, and social...
The Basketball 100: An Epic Basketball History with In
Over the course of 100 luminous player profiles, the best sports newsroom on the planet paints vivid portraits of the ga...
The History of World War II
The defining conflict of the 20th century brought to life through vivid narrative and rare imagery. A comprehensive look...
The Idea of Israel
What does Israel mean as an idea, a nation, a symbol? A nuanced examination of identity, ideology, and the stories natio...
Wine and the White House: A History
“A comprehensive story of the American presidents through the grapes and glasses they drank from.” — New York Times Book...