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Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in History NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * “Do we need still another Watergate book? The answer turns out to be yes—this one.” —The Washington Post * “Dazzling.” —The New York Times Book Review From the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Plane...

Based on remarkable new research, acclaimed historian Alexander Rose brings to life the true story of the spy ring that helped America win the Revolutionary War. For the first time, Rose takes us beyond the battlefront and deep into the shadowy underworld of double agents and triple crosses, covert operations and code breaking, and unmasks the courageous, flawed men who inhabited this wilderness of mirrors—including the spymaster at the heart of it all.

*The instant New York Times bestseller* The untold story of four of the most decorated soldiers of World War II—all Medal of Honor recipients—from the beaches of French Morocco to Hitler’s own mountaintop fortress, by the national bestselling author of The First Wave “Pitch-perfect...

This life-sized portrait of Stuart surveys his life from childhood through his training at West Point, his years on the Western frontier, and his decision to stand with Virginia when war arrived. His brilliant Civil War career is covered in detail, from the raid on Chambersburg to his final, fatal clash at Yellow Tavern.

The #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, named one of the best books of the year by The Boston Globe and National Geographic: acclaimed journalist Douglas Preston takes readers on a true adventure deep into the Honduran rainforest in this riveting narrative about the discovery...

The case against Lyndon B. Johnson and his role in Kennedy's assassination has never been sounder. LBJ aims to prove that Vice President Johnson played an active role in the assassination of President Kennedy and that he began planning his takeover of the U.S. presidency even before being named the vice presidential nominee in 1960. Nelson's careful and meticulous research has led him to uncover secrets from one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in our country's history.

This is the life and times of an underworld legend. Packed with shocking details and firsthand insights, Carlo Gambino: Boss of Bosses is the definitive account of this real-life Godfather, written by someone who grew up in that world and met Gambino personally.

If you enjoyed the chilling experience of In Cold Blood and were at the edge of your seat while watching Oliver Stone’s JFK, you’ll love this investigative look into all the facets of one of the top conspiracies of the 20th century and beyond. DiEugenio, who has spent decades researching the Kennedy assassination, takes both an analytical and conversational approach to his fascinating exploration of the pivotal historical events and scandals surrounding that day.

* Selected as One of the Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times * Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in History * “Extraordinary…a great American biography” (The New Yorker) of the most important African American of the 19th century: Frederick Douglass, the escaped slave who became...

A major new collection of modern commentary - from scholars, historians, and Civil War buffs - on the significant events of the Civil War, culled from The New York Times' popular Disunion online journal.

The Growth of the American Republic tells the story of how an insignificant string of colonies on the Eastern Seaboard transformed itself into the richest and most powerful nation in history.

Charles Thomson was the Secretary of the Continental Congress from its founding until the elections following the passage of the US Constitution. Thomson was the second person to sign the Declaration of Independence, attesting to John Hancock’s signature. He was also one of the brightest patriots, deeply interested in science and religion. A member of the American Philosophical Society, he was friends with Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, David Rittenhouse, and others. Thomson was the person who traveled to Mount Vernon to inform George Washington he had been elected the first ...

The motives behind and methods used to achieve regime change in Guatemala in 1954 when an indigenous leftist movement threatens vital U.S. interests in Latin America.

A quick historical look at murder most foul in the Virginia of colonial times and the early Republic. Behind the facade of graceful mansions and quaint cobblestone streets evil lurks. A general look at crime, followed by four prominent murders from the period 1766-1806: (1) Ambrose Madison: The Master Slave Relationship, (2) Colonel John Chiswell: The Celebrity Murderer, (3) Richard Randolph: The Love Triangle, and (4) George Wythe: Family Matters.

White Virginians wanted to believe that their slaves were basically happy, to the point that they would prefer to serve their masters rather than to choose their own freedom. Slave flight, “running away,” the most common form of slave resistance, called into question the notion of benevolent paternalism and struck particularly hard at the idea that slaves were basically happy. This was only one of the psychological issues which running away posed for white slave owners. Overall, the problem of runaway slaves was tied to four issues which, when combined, produced a siege mentality among ...

The Civil War was the most turbulent period in American history. People buried their valuables to protect them from invading armies. Treasure hunters unearth an estimated $25 million worth of treasure each year. According to some estimates, at least $4 billion worth of lost treasure is scattered throughout the country and about $22 billion more lies in relatively shallow water just off the coasts. Many of these treasures were lost during the Civil War. This book is a fast paced history of the Civil War sprinkled with tales of over 60 buried treasure in sixteen states.

The Revolution Washington didn't fight — and couldn't have won without. Everyone knows Valley Forge. Everyone knows Yorktown. But while Washington held the line in the north, other men were winning the war in places he never set foot. Nathanael Greene won the entire Southern campaign without winning a battle. George Rogers Clark marched 170 men through freezing floodwater to expand America's borders by hundreds of thousands of square miles. Benedict Arnold lost his fleet on a lake — and saved the Revolution in the process. And in August 1782, ten months after Yorktown, Kentucky militia ...

A revelation of Steven’s ancestral Choctaw family. Important individuals, traditions and facts about Choctaw life, past and present. Both a nod to the Choctaw and an eye-opening experience for the reader. The last of a dying breed, Steven recalls memories of his Choctaw childhood and family. As he ages it will all soon be lost, this book preserves history.

The Native Americans were cruelly labeled as "Savages" by European colonizers, dehumanizing them and justifying the colonizers' actions. In this powerful narrative, Rose, a modern-day Native American woman, sheds light on the historical mistreatment of her people and its enduring impact. Her mission is to bring about meaningful change, particularly in seeking justice for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) and their families. Rose and her companions form a vigilante group to advocate for justice. They boldly reclaim the derogatory label imposed on them at the first encounter, ...

How are Indigenous people adapting their culture and spiritual heritage, and bringing them into the modern world? The answers may just surprise you.