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Best history books 🏰

Curated by our reviewers this week

SATURDAY 2nd DECEMBER, 2023
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The Lucky Seven

One of the best World War II books ever! You won't want to miss this one!

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Booze, Babe, and the Little Black Dress: How Innovators of ...

Thorough and witty, this curated history of 1920s American innovation reveals the un(der)told foundations for consumerism and c...

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Why We Fight: Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines Talk Ab...

If I saw this book on a shelf, I'd be compelled to pick it up and look inside.

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Silent Spring

Silent Spring brings to light the insidious killer of the Vietnam war: the pesticides the US government used on its own soldiers.

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Kameron Brook

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I've been constructing reviews for over a decade and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. I will share some of the books I read through this site on my blog, Pinterest, and Twitter. #KamsPlace Don't forget to tip your waitress! :D

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Georgia Ashworth

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My name is Georgia Ashworth and I have always believed in the power of an excellent book. I read a real mix of genres, but I love epic worlds, unique concepts, beautiful language and satisfying endings.

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Find your next history read

You know what they say, history is the best teacher. And until we take a leaf out of our favorite sci-fi books and make time travel a real thing, history books are our best resources for visiting the past.

Chronicling the rise and fall of civilizations, this list of the best new history books, scouted by our forward-thinking team of Reedsy Discovery reviewers, is sure to give you retrospective insight into some of the world's past lives. Dive into the Renaissance, swing your way into the Jazz Age, explore Ancient Egypt, or dine with the Plantagenets — with history books, the world is your oyster!

If you want to stay up-to-date on the best history books right here on Reedsy Discovery, simply “follow” your favorite reviewers to see what they like — and join the ranks of people who know that "those who don't know history are destined to repeat it."

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