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Best history books 🏰

Curated by our reviewers this week

WEDNESDAY 27th JANUARY, 2021
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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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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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