Books most popular in the United States●History

Release date: 2014-10-20 $1.99

Release date: 2017-02-21 Genre:History > Europe $1.99

Release date: 2017-06-06 Genre:History > United States $2.99

Release date: 2019-01-15 $1.99

Comments

1. Loved It - I was engrossed in this book! I have it in paperback but thought I’d stop by and write a review. I finished it in two days. The outcome was not what I expected it to be, but I suppose that’s what life often is. I recommend reading Sarah Helm’s “Life in Secrets” and “Ravensbrück / Is This A Woman?” if you want to learn more about the other women in the SOE.
2023-03-22

Release date: 2011-05-15 $1.99

Release date: 2017-11-07 Genre:History > Military $1.99

Release date: 2023-02-28 $11.99

Release date: 2009-11-03 Genre:History > Military $1.99

Release date: 2016-03-08 Genre:History > United States $1.99

Release date: 2010-05-25 Genre:History > Americas $13.99

Comments

1. Unbelievable book - Gwynne captured so much in this book and I wish it was part of any school curriculum. His writing is impeccable with unbiased truth that allows you to understand how hard all of our ancestors had to work so that we could have it so easy. The appreciation I gained for Native American culture along with American culture through his words has put me on a never ending journey to learn all I can about the United States and how lucky I am to be here.
2022-10-24

2. History Lesson - Wow! What a difference in lifestyles and in simple cultural way of life and upbringing. Hunter and gatherer Nomads vs Farmers. Pretty obvious to see the upcoming clash simply due to growth of Americas due to its manifest destiny. Expansion westward….. I’ve learned more from books, audiobooks and Podcasts than I ever did in public school. Amazing read.
2022-04-09

3. Amazing - I thoroughly enjoyed this magnificent book. Though saddening, it is a well written account of the Indian Tribes of Texas and the Plains, and their relationship with the White Man. It will provide a much better understanding of what life was like in the ’s for the most feared Comanche Indians and the endless encounters with their competitors.
2021-12-11

4. A Great History Book! - This is a great book of Native American and South Plains history. I’ve had this book for years and I’ve read it three times. Always finding it more interesting each time. It’s now my fallback book. My Grandmother had four older half brothers (Parkers) that were Grandson's of Quanah Parker.
2021-11-30

5. History in color - Absolutely fantastic book. I loved every single page. Highlighting half the book, to follow up and reread. The research is so extensive it’s hard to imagine. The ride it takes you on, hold on. For my mind is forever changed on what I was schooled in. An Author that can not get enough praise. Thank you for telling this story in color. I felt the anguish of both sides. This is the standard of which I hold reading history to be. This taste you’ve given me. Sincerely Thank You Darrin
2020-06-05

6. Authors tend to write history -mgy - And history is emotion. With a feather that is native to its side, there is a knife on its side, that can be drawn, painted, rocked . . . The feather can be: Hellllooooo Ouuuttttt Ttthhheerrreeee / Baby, the night away! The knife is on it’s side by way of drawn feather
2020-02-11

7. Rich History - Gwynne strikes a perfect balance between the historical and emotional sides of the fighting between Comanche Indians and American settlers. This book is well-detailed but still moves fast enough to keep the reader engaged. Also, his writing does not aim to convince the reader that one side was right and the other was wrong. Rather, he unbiasedly describes all facets of the conflict, showing the reader that it cannot be boiled down to the simple good vs evil battle that we were taught in history class. Anyone living in Texas should try to give this a read.
2019-02-15

8. A great read for history of the American West - A great read because of it veracity and straight to the heart of the matter. A page turner that keeps the reader engaged from the moment you begin reading this tale of Quanah Parker and the Comanches. A story too of the continuous attempts and success of the federal government to steal the lands of the Native Americans. The instructive story here is that dependence on the government leads to a shadow life of what is really the full life of a truly free person.
2016-12-11

9. Action-packed - "Empire" is a shocking and visceral read, that explores a people that were at once beautiful and brutal. Parker's people were some of the most tactically fit warriors for their environment and, much to the chagrin of their enemies, refused to view others as fully human. As such had no problem viciously torturing any men, women, and children they came across. Lending a powerful narrative to an incredibly well researched historical account, S.C. Gwynne rarely cuts away from the gory elements.
2013-10-05

10. Amazing - I grew up in the heart of Comancheria and although I knew the name Quanah Parker, I was never taught what he represented. What happened on the plains years was the collision of two civilizations centuries apart, as though brought together by a time warp. Quanah was right in the middle of it. Gwynne's research for this book is meticulous. I recommend you read the opening ages of the bibliography first to get a feel for the challenge of writing about events long past. Gwynne is able to place the reader in the nineteenth century and it is both exhilarating and terrifying. This is ultimately a very sad story, for many different reasons. However, Quanah's tale is uplifting and shows that any person can overcome complete destruction to move forward and rebuild.
2013-05-19

11. Great book - I knew very little of the history of the Great Plains and Indian tribes coming into this book and came away with a new understanding of what life was like during the late th century on the Great Plains. I always like history books that unearth great people in history that have not received the legacy that their deeds likely deserved. Quanah and MacKenzie definitely fit the bill in this book.
2013-02-16

12. Empire of the Summer Moon - This fantastically researched and well documented story is enjoyable from the beginning because it is a true story of the "Wild West". Native America Indians get credit for who they are and why they resisted the advance from the east. If Indians were savages then the white man was the devil. This cannot be put down once you start so prepare yourself.
2012-12-28

13. Empire of the Summer Moon - A truly well written historical treasure. Well documented with ample foot notes, this book gave me a truthfull understanding of one of the world's great human experiences; the taming of the American west. You will never watch a 'Cowboy and Indian' movie the same way again.
2012-01-08

14. Empire of The Summer Moon - A super book about a Mother, Cynthia Ann Parker, and her brilliant son, Quanah. The book does have numerous obvious mistakes that should not have survived editing/vetting. An example occurs in locating three Texas towns (Turkey and two more) west of Amarillo when they are southeast of Amarillo.
2011-10-29

15. Gritty, honest, factual - Authors tend to write "history" from there own point of view, due to personal bias or desire to sell more units. This author lays out the details, researched and noted, and when any personal opinion is given, is pointed out clearly to the reader. This truly gives the reader a clear view of the Comanche history and let's emotions and opinions be formulated by the reader. I found myself loving and hating the native Americans at different points throughout this adventure. The same can be said of my outlook on both white man and the Texan culture. I completely enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone interested in American western history.
2011-08-06

16. Very good historical - The author knows his history and this is an intriguing one about the Indians of the South Plains who are not as well-known as the Northern Plains Indians. The book's introductory pages start with a map and it is split between two pages and not resizable. If one is going to publish a book that shows where major historical events occurred and that will offer a map, the map should be customized for the e-reader, should be in color and should note many more of the features described in the text. Instead, the map is cut between two pages, even though, were it put together, it would take less than one whole printed page. Further, it shows fewer than half the features described in the text. Additionally, the text describes a number of photographs of the historical people. All of these photos are now in the public domain, as they were taken before (the history covers about through ). Why are these famous photographs not included in the e-book? One ought not to have to resort to a web browser to see these photographs and to access a decent map that may be re-sized! I would encourage the publisher to continue to publish these important historical books, but also take advantage of the capabilities of the electronic book formats in the future.
2011-06-06

Release date: 2020-08-11 $1.99

Release date: 2020-02-25 $13.99

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1. One Terrific read. - A Fantastic historical read. I hated to put the book down each night as my old tired eyes could not read anymore. The author managed to keep my interest constantly. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in WORLD WAR II HISTORY. I am sorry I have come to the “finis” of the book. .
2022-04-30

2. Wonderful Read - I read a lot of history and this struck me as one of he most intimate and well written portrayals of Churchill and his family in his first year as PM. Larson acutely describes the horrors of the bombings of London, which is often not emphasized in history volumes. Most endearing were descriptions of Churchill weeping in times of great sadness. Well done.
2022-01-01

3. Fascinating Book - Fascinating history. Wasn't so interested in reading a book about Winston Churchill and WWII, but have read Devil in the White City and In the Garden of Evil, so I know how Erik Larsen can expertly weave many facets of a story together. He does the deep research and writes in a novel like narrative that makes this history lesson a real page turner.
2020-08-31

4. Fresh Insight on Churchill - I found Larsen's new book, "The Splendid and the Vile", well worth reading. It gave a personal context to the immense challenge which faced England and Churchill when they alone were standing up to Hitler. We see the events through the eyes of those who worked for the prime minister as well as the family and friends he had. A sense of the German actors and their strategies are touched on in a readable way. I thought it ironic that as everyday items came into short supply, King George asked his ambassador to the US to send the Palace toilet paper! Alas, echoes of today's pandemic!
2020-06-04

5. Enamored - My first book on Churchill and Erik Larsen provided me with a vivid story about the man, his family and his staff I feel like I now know them all personally. Frightening years that but for his leadership may have changed the world forever. Thank you for letting these historical figures introduce themselves through their own words and actions. Oh how I wish I could experience a night at Chequers!
2020-03-31

Release date: 2023-01-10 $14.99

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1. Interesting Book - So this book did a good job of incorporating the overall history of World War II with the more detailed story of the assassination attempt. I’m a huge fan of history, so this was an awesome format for me. I recommend it to anyone looking to increase their knowledge of the war, and also to those hoping to learn about this little known plot that surrounded the Tehran conference.
2023-03-20

2. Informative narrative about the interactions of the Big Three - Provides a lot of likely true information about the gatherings of FDR, Churchill and Stalin and it’s context in the war. The major premise of the book about the assassination plot only plays a minor part of the story plus, since the plot never came close to being carried out, if it existed at all, there was no real suspense or climax. However it gave a new perspective on the diplomatic aspects of the war effort.
2023-02-05

Release date: 2020-02-11 Genre:History > Europe $2.99

Release date: 2014-04-29 $13.99

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1. What a book!! - Inspirational and awe-inspiring!! The toughness, tenacity, and the will to live that these men displayed is beyond admiration. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to read about the lives of these daring men. Men like these paved the way for others to be able to make a similar voyage. I thank the author who did an outstanding job with all of his research. By the time I finished the book, I felt like I had been on this journey with them and I was near tears when Shackleton and his men finally make their way into the Whaling village. Thank you for writing the story of these great men. Shackleton’s story is a testament of what great leadership is all about and the lives of these men should never be forgotten.
2020-02-08

Release date: 2014-07-29 $14.99

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1. Brilliant - In this enthralling narrative depicting the almost ethereal, Judas-like dance of Kim Philby, the author weaves a magnificent web, akin to the one Philby himself wove, that will surely ensnare you. A masterclass in historical storytelling that simultaneously vindicates Nicolas Elliot and offers an unbiased view at the greatest intelligence story in modern history. This book should be read by anyone with even a passing interest in espionage or the intricacies of the Cold War. Absolutely brilliant.
2015-06-24

2. Fascinating Story - I knew nothing of Kim Philby before reading this book, so the book was very informative on this world class spy and his close relationships with CIA & British Intelligence figures. It is hard to believe he got away with what he did so the story itself is fascinating. My one major complaint is that there are so many names in a page book your head will spin!...EAF
2014-10-19

Release date: 2018-09-18 $14.99

Release date: 2004-02-10 Genre:History > United States $14.99

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1. Entrancing - The book is two stories, told in mostly alternating chapters. It is well researched and grippingly told. I had little knowledge of the Chicago Columbian Exposition. I was amazed at the great feat of its creation as well as the tremendous influence it had on everything from snack food to theme parks to architecture in the century to follow. Of course the real life murder story adds an additional dimension that will keep you glued to the pages.
2022-02-17

2. Chicago’s Fair - There was a lot more to the book than a story about Holmes. This may attract you to the book or not. I loved the story of the engineers and architects fighting out the Worlds Fair in Chicago. After reading this book, I went to Central Park and saw Olmsted in its current design. The desires of great men both good and evil was laid before you.
2020-02-26

3. An ok book - I enjoyed the book, but was very disappointed with how much they talked about the fair and not enough about Holmes at all. Even the section about him wasn’t interesting at all. The history part was neat learned some new things but all in all not worth the money I would recommend borrowing it.
2019-06-21

4. Surprisingly slow and boring! - I thought it would be a murder mystery almost or at least fairly suspenseful. It is not! It’s incredibly SLOW and very boring. Unnecessarily long, he describes EVERY SINGLE DETAIL, including such stupidity of menu items! I has so many stories and other crap going on that it’s easy to loose track of what is even going on. Has barely anything to do with Holmes. It was way more about the fair. It’s ONLY redeeming factor is that it’s very well written. I’m shocked by the amount of people who “couldn’t put it down.”
2017-12-08

5. A very thorough trip through old Chicago - The writer put a large amount of work in to this book, and it really shows. Although I was hoping for more on Holmes (at least a fifty fifty split between him and the Worlds fair) I was not disappointed and learned quite a lot about the Worlds fair and the architects who made it happen. For a book about a man who we know almost nothing about, I agree with the writer's decisions when assuming what actions Holmes took in certain situations. Overall a very good read, a bit slow, but worth it.
2016-11-03

6. Not what I expected - There is much more in the story about the World's Fair and architecture than about Holmes. Those parts dragged at times and it was hard to get through the book. Some of it was very interesting but not really my cup of tea. If you are looking for a murder mystery I would keep looking.
2016-08-25

7. Page-turning non-fiction - THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY is a page-turning narrative, made all the more compelling by the fact that is a work of non-fiction. While an engrossing read, I was frequently left wanting more. The prose is very mechanical—not particularly evocative, but easy and quick to read. The book focuses a whole lot more on the marvels of the World Fair than it does on its true crime tale, which is a pity. As fascinating as Burnham's story is and as curious as it is to lean about the Fair's tremendous impact in the final decade of the th century, HH Holmes is by far the most interesting figure, and he often wasn't featured as largely as I hoped he would. One thing is for certain, however—this will make a terrific film, especially in the hands of Scorsese and DiCaprio.
2016-07-19

8. Too little; too late - The history of the fair was interesting--I didn't know that the Ferris wheel was developed there, but I agree w/ others that there are too many details, such as the menus of some dinners. Then, the author wraps up the Holmes saga rather hurriedly and without development. Why did the search for the children become nationwide front page news? No idea. What made the police think there was reason to search? No real discussion. Just as in Thunderstruck, the author is too busy telling two tales that have the most tenuous connection.
2016-06-23

9. Monotonous to the Point of Painful - I was looking forward to this book, especially when I heard DiCaprio and Scorsese were trying to adapt it into a movie. The sample was good so I felt comfortable paying the $ to complete it. After the first few chapters however, it became really monotonous and just hard to keep focused on. I agree with the other reviews which state they were disappointed with how little the book had to do with Holmes. The alternating chapters between the story of the fair and Holmes' activities was a solid idea, but the chapters about the fair were usually x as long as the ones about Holmes. To make this book even remotely enjoyable that's the format that had to be taken because the story became so repetitious that pages of Holmes was needed to stop me from reading altogether. "Oh, the fair grounds were huge and required a lot of work which seemed to NEVER get done. The plants didn't arrive, a storm hits and ruins a building, the workers go on strike, etc etc." Just when I was getting ready to close the book a chapter on Holmes would come up and regain my attention, but only slightly because that became RIDICULOUSLY monotonous as well. "Holmes was a charmer and ran up debts all over town but always avoided the law because he was so charming." It hardly even makes sense but you don't want to stop too long to think about what you're reading because you know you will come across basically the same passage and situation again in another pages. Holmes gets another mistress that he bamboozles, then kills her, etc etc. More creditors come knocking, but oh! He does it again and charms his way out of it! Listen, I enjoy history and there is some interesting stories in this book, but wait for your friend who buys it to become bored with it and then borrow it from them. If you're looking for a book about Holmes, or even semi-related to Holmes, DO NOT BUY. That's another gripe I had. The title is Devil in the White City. About the same amount of time was spent on Holmes as the never ending illnesses that fell on Olmstead throughout the book.
2016-03-18

10. Mind-blowing - I first chose this book two years ago for an AP English Language assignment, thinking it would be an easy read with minimal meanings; something that I could easily write an essay on. I was way in over my head. Of course I was intrigued by the book when I first picked it out, especially since it's based on actual historical events. Never did I expect it to be a hair-gripping thriller that got me glued to every page. The vivid imagery and detail is eye-opening. The characters engulf you into their stories and minds, making you feel every thought, moment, emotion, and sense as if they were your own. The story is gripping and striking, leaving you wanting more and more until there's nothing left.... And you read it all over again. I couldn't keep my eyes or my hands off this book. I definitely suggest this excelling, exciting, fascinating novel, especially to those of you who love to dive into a magical realistic realm - such a paradox! - or a historical-fictional read.
2013-10-08

11. Disappointed - I bought this book thinking there would be much more time given to H. H. Holmes. This was not the case. I learned more about the Fair, and while it is fascinating, it is not what I signed up for. I also do not like Larson's style of writing. He kept alluding to the future murders, which I found to be unnecessary. We know there will be murder. There were punctuation issues that sometime made the book hard to read. I would not read this book again
2013-09-09

12. Amazing dual stories - I have read this over and over. I have recommended it numerous times. A true historical story. Filled with lots of details, which some may think boring. One story based on HH Holmes, another based on the construction and sights of the Expo, linked by lovely ladies visiting the Fair. This is an educational read. Those who like it, LOVE it.
2012-08-11

13. Bad and disappointing. - This book was long winded and ended up being a bitter disappointment. Zero character development, this book is bogged down in endless details about the fair that add nothing to the story, if there really is one. If you're aim is to read a dark tail about the mind of a murderer, this is not your book. I ended up leafing through tens of pages just to get to unsatisfying passages about HH Holmes. In the end, most of this book reads like a dry highschool textbook. Seriously, skip this one, your time is better spent elsewhere....
2012-07-29

14. Words or Less - I rarely read nonfiction – okay, this is the only NF book I’ve read in years. But it reads like a novel; all the more terrifying because it is history. The style, the real people involved, the grandiose plans and murderous intentions … it is intertwine with skill and talent. Much of what happened is fascinating, sort of like gawking at a car wreck. Yet it is also beautiful, especially the chapters of the world fair. Seems surreal at times, which makes the book that much more amazing.
2012-06-07

Release date: 2023-02-28 $13.99

Release date: 1994-02-11 Genre:History > Military $12.99

Release date: 2023-01-24 Genre:History > United States $14.99

Release date: 2012-10-23 Genre:History > United States $1.99

Release date: 2001-10-26 $13.99

Comments

1. Excellent - This book is a great read. It is well versed with battlefield language that can be challenging to understand but allows the reader to be pulled into the real life action. These men will always be hero’s. I highly recommend this book to any reader who craves WW history. The letters, stories, and backgrounds of these men is something I will never forget. Thank you Easy Company!
2020-12-08

2. An extraordinary read - This was a great, fascinating telling of some of the USA's greatest heroes... It is thrilling, frightening and touching in parts. More importantly it introduces us to men we have mostly now lost to old age, when they experienced three amazing years, volunteering to serve their country and watching each other's backs. The only regret I have have after reading this is that I cannot thank most of the men in this book (and believe me I'd love to send a number of letters) because I discovered their story too late. But I can at least carry the memories of what they did for me, you and our great nation forward. I'm in the debt of their service, and the great service done by the author in telling their story so it isn't lost to the ages. The Band of Brothers HBO miniseries led me to this book; both the TV eppisodes and the books are extraordinary and highly recommended. Thank you Easy Co., for your service and sacrifice in WWII!
2012-08-23

3. Great book well recommend - Read this when I was , after watching band of brothers in . I can't explain this, this book is amazing. Mr. Winters was a great leader and this book just proves it. It is a small thank you for what these men went through to protect something bigger than them. I love this book and the miniseries. Read this if you love world war II or history at all. You won't regret it!
2011-02-13

4. Excellent book - I read this years ago as I was a young cadet officer. Tried to model my leadership style off of Richard Winters. I don't if I succeeded. This is an outstanding book. A must read. Just be forewarned the publisher did a lousy job formatting it to the ePub format. Yet it is a worthy book
2011-01-20

Release date: 2010-09-07 Genre:History > United States $14.99

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1. Blown Away - The Warmth of Other Suns is, perhaps, one of the best books that I have ever read. It contextualizes The Great Migration by providing specific details of different people, living in different parts of the Jim Crow South, making the decision to leave that life in different decades. This book made me reflect on the inevitable push and pull factors that influenced my ancestors decisions to either stay or leave. It left me wondering how the impact of those negotiations sit with the descendants who are left to wonder how their lives might have turned out if their forbears made a different decision. This was a rich and enduring masterpiece that forced me to experience a broad range of emotions whether I wanted to experience them or not. I don’t think I’ve ever laughed and cried so much from reading a book. More to the point, it made me think more critically about how decisions can influence outcomes. A brilliant work of art!
2022-04-03

2. Required reading - Everyone needs to read this book. We’ve all known, at least I hope we do, the history of slavery and the still, all too common brutality of racists. However, to understand what it took to actually leave, to start fresh in what were akin to foreign territories hammers home how I’ve taken my easy, stable, simple and most definitely privileged status in life for granted.
2020-11-28

3. Excellent story of survival - This book is excellently written. It includes the story of four people who moved from the south where living was hard and violence against individuals occurred daily for no reason. To living in the North with its set of life challenges and the consequences of these decisions. It also includes horrifying statistics and and real life stories of those who died at the hand of very evil people. It was an enjoyable read yet very sad. I would recommend it to any who really wants to understand the history of the African American great migration.
2016-05-27

4. The Warmth of Other Suns - An Incredible written display of history. Now I understand what the Great Migration was all about. Nothing like what my high school history teacher taught. I loved the blending of real people with historical facts. My elder relatives died with their stories and were reluctant to ever share them. I now know they were either too afraid, too tired, or sadly believed that the worst was over and it was better to look forward. Thank you Ms. Wilkerson for sharing the stories. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
2014-02-26

5. Great Book - This book is one of the best books I have ever read. This book should be used in history classes. I would like to see this book made into a movie and should be seen by all these young people who take life for granite. I downloaded this book on my iPad, and listen to it audible. Now I want to buy the book just to add to my library. I hope some day to meet this author to have it signed by her. I am going to listen to this book again. I can tell a lot of research was put into this book she did a GREAT job.
2013-08-21

6. The Warmth of Other Suns - My wife and I listened to the audio book. What a book. One of the persons, Robert Foster, lived a few blocks from where I grew up. It was in the Country Club area. I grew up at Gramercy Place & th Street. Another migrant, Philip Ahn, lived at Country Club and Gramercy Place. Her book brought back many memories as well as giving us a better idea of these changes. We liked the interspersing of their life histories as we could keep track of their lives at various points. The history for me was real as I was growing up as the Great Migration was beginning to wind down.
2013-05-19

7. An excellent read - I lived in the deep South as a child and again as an adult in the late s. The book reflects my experiences as a white child during the segregated South and as an adult living through integration. I highly recommend it to those who have never lived in the South and wonder if what they heard was really true and to those of both races who know the truth; however, painful.
2012-10-04

8. Wonderful book - One of the best books I've read in years. I grew up in Nashville where black school students still could not play on fields or in gyms of Nashville Interscholastic League schools when I was graduated from high school in . A year later, I watched black college students protest and sit-in at downtown lunch counters at W.T. Grant and Woolworth. I read the powerful stories in this great book but I cannot imagine being subjected to the treatment of blacks described in it. I am giving the book to my grandson for his birthday.
2012-07-10

9. The Warmth of Other Sons - This is a page turner. I am a year old caucasian man that grew up in rural Illinois. I never did understand the plight of black person in this country, until now. I had many good experiences with black Army draftees during the Vietnam Nam war, but no contact after that. This book gives a tragic view of the brutal treatment of blacks in our year history. I feel embarrassed but happy to learn the truth of the Great Migration as depicted in this book.
2012-03-27

Release date: 2011-02-03 Genre:History > United States $19.99

Release date: 2008-06-03 Genre:History > United States $14.99

Release date: 2019-03-05 Genre:History > Ancient $3.99

Release date: 2021-11-09 Genre:History > Europe $12.99

Comments

1. Leftist “wokeness” strikes again! - In his huge tome, Dan Jones barely mentions Magna Carta — historically, the first, embryonic establishment of human freedom! Indeed, before Magna Carta, there had never been any serious effort to limit royal power, whether labeled Pharaoh, Caesar, Emperor, King, Queen, et al! Very sad, and more, terrifying!
2022-10-10

2. Get Medieval! - I’ve read previous books written by Dan without leaving a written review. All of them were great books. It just didn’t seem right bypassing this one. I found myself limiting my reading time, so I wouldn’t finish too soon. I didn’t want it to end. This book was phenomenal. Thanks Dan!
2022-08-06

Release date: 2021-11-16 Genre:History > United States $14.99

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1. Affirmative action - The removal meritocratic systems which stem from the beginnings of mans evolution into political units leads to trash like this. I am not defender of America or any tyrannical State but it does not help to have dunces put out creative history. Read Lysander Spooner if you want an indictment of the American system.
2023-02-05

2. The Project is essential reading - This is such an important book to take in at this point in our country’s history. The contributors are incredible authors, bringing viewpoints, not taught in our standard American history class. The book is well researched, with an extensive bibliography, and important themes that all Americans need to read and digest. And, ultimately, we must act. I feel that if Americans forward to read this book, and if we could have conversations and put this into our national consciousness and discussion, our country would progress towards true enlightenment with equality and justice for all.
2022-11-16

3. Enlightening American History - This book tells the untold stories and under-told stories of researched and documented historical fact through narrative, pictures and verse. I appreciated the books use of different voices to reconstruct aspects of historical truth that were intentionally omitted and suppressed to this day. I now have a new respect for those who continue to fight for equality in the face of overwhelming resistance from those in politics and those who are sadly resigned to apathy.
2022-11-15

4. Project - A book all should read and more importantly discuss with others. The concepts should be taught in high schools and in higher educational institutions despite what laws are passed by state legislators. I hope these ideas and concepts will find their way into the and election discussions and debates.
2022-08-24

5. A must read! - Wow. This should be required reading for every high school student in America. Why was I not taught so much of what I read in this book in high school, even college? Well, the answer is obvious and the author did a masterful job in making her case with facts, research and how we can move this country forward to a true democracy. Kudos to Ms. Jones !
2022-04-24

6. Required reading - Every American schoolchild should read this book. Essential history we must all learn from so we can move forward. As a federal government contractor I have seen government programs that actually work, like a. There is so much more we can do. I read somewhere that the cost of institutional / historical racism on stultifying entrepreneurship and impeding the building of wealth for black people has been estimated to have cost this nation billions in GNP. Please read this towering act of scholarship
2022-03-19

7. If the research was factual. - Make no mistake. At the founding of this nation was a collaboration of differences that needed to gel to become a nation. In it was the legality of slavery right from the start. The colonies in the north said no. The ones in the south said yes and unless it was allowed they would not sign on as the United States. Aaron Burr stated that this would send the US in their own internal conflict which it did with our civil war in . For a large far reaching task as becoming a new nation there would be sacrifices. Slavery was one. But what would you do? Belong to England? Do any of you know how they treated minorities in Canada? Or India? Horribly! Read those historical books and see if you would have fared better. Does what our country make it right? Nope. But you can’t fix something when there are others opposing it. You wait for the right opportunity. So….This book is tripe and narrow minded. It takes a small portion of history to fit what they want to portray. And it’s name is bigotry. Yes folks. Anyone can be a bigot. We come in all colors of the rainbow.
2022-03-16

8. Great Book! - For years certain people have been comfortable with the one sided narrative that's been taught in schools across America. Sure, no one wants to believe they come from heartless, lazy, murderous savages who enslaved humans solely because they were too lazy to do there own work. I get it, but ask yourself, would you be happy if you were sold to someone as a piece of property and forced to work in fields and in homes as servants while being abused and disrespected... I don't think so. So for the people who says this history didn't happen, I hope denial is helping you sleep better.
2022-02-27

9. Worth reading! - A book to read and learn from, the stories and facts are well presented and discussed. Learning how brutal some people were treated for a long time is heartbreaking. However, despite all the negative comment, the bottom line and the message of the book is worthwhile and positive if one can read it not with the glasses of race. In eyes of people who want to ignore history to bury their shame of the past, this book is fiction as you can see when one reads the comments. But from a factual point of view and historic events, this book has a lot to offer and one can learn a great deal if he/she can pass their implicit bias.
2022-02-25

10. A Truth Built on a Lie is a Lie - I feel compelled to comment as some of the reviews here have obviously not read the book. There is a backlash against the project based on lies and misunderstanding. This book is a collection of essays by noted historians. Wish the exception of the first one, so far (I’m essay’s in) there has been no opinion offered. It is a relation of facts and many of them we already know but then they go deeper into the facts beyond what is commonly known and tell us more about the historical record. I find it terribly interesting. There is a saying, “knowledge is power.” When we condemn the gaining of truthful knowledge, ban books, and prevent open discussion with one another, what have we really created? I believe in a fundamental right to education including a free library card that open’s up worlds of information that we otherwise would never have known. Suppose that any of us only knew what we experienced within a mile radius of our home? How sad would that be? Expand your mind. Read the book. It’s awesome!
2022-02-17

11. Denial and Bias - I can only be left with the belief that many, if not all of the bad reviews are coming from white people or indoctrinated black people. There is no denying the facts presented in this book. Arbiters of hate and lies can only deny the authenticity and accuracy of this book and all of it’s inglorious detail and condemnation of evils which black people suffered at the hands of whites-from every level of society/politics there is within this country from a historical and factual standpoint. Hate it as much as you wish but hating the truth doesn’t make it a lie.
2022-01-22

12. The book is verifiably accurate and compelling - I appreciate the author’s exhaustive investigation into the many questions that surround the history of enslavement in the Americas. It details how enslavement itself, and whether or not humans are equally endowed with the same basic rights, was the question that fired the American revolution. As a nation, we are all individually responsible for taking forward the answer that Americans are still struggling to embody. All humans are created equal in their humanity, and enslavement through ownership or creation of a caste system is a crime against all of humanity. If the US wants to heal, it must first acknowledge the wound and the septic rot that failure to treat that wound continues to harm us as a society. My family enslaved people. They participated in a civil war to sustain what they saw as their right to do so, in a nation that claimed the inalienable human right of liberty was central to its own rebellion. Their words tell their story, and as their descendant I can recognize their error and do all in my power to work with those we harmed to restore what we took from them and their heirs. Any other path is just compounding that error. It is beyond my understanding how anyone who reads this book and follows the investigative path of the author can call it a lie. I recommend it as a book that must be read. Apple, you need to figure out how to block obvious bots from posting in this space.
2022-01-02

13. A thought experiment gone wrong - This book tries to argue the verifiably false point of view that all inequality, at the end of the day, comes down to some form of oppression. It preaches against individual responsibility. It is a horrible warped view of history and in my opinion does more harm than good. This book feeds into the idea that labeling yourself as a victim is not only necessary, but of great value to understand your situation in life. It is incredibly disempowering to the American ideal, and I believe that was the authors purpose. It is a good read only in the sense that you will be able to see just how wrong the authors world view is in the face of reality.
2021-12-28

14. The Project - Historians and curators of history use facts to “tell a story”. This time “the story” has the benefit of a diverse group of scholars, and a wide variety of perspectives versus just white males. So this is probably the MOST accurate telling of our collective history ever. No family secrets to keep, no concern about “perception”. Just data, artifacts, scholarly research of printed records and works, scholarly interpretation and honest conversation and connections to people, places and things. Thank you for this work. It should be required reading for all Americans. Knowledge is power. Knowledge sets you free. When you “know things” it can help you to avoid repeating the sins of the past.
2021-12-27

15. Delusional - This is just fan fiction. There is no concrete evidence to back up their false claims. This piece of “literature” has been discredited by historians who are experts in the subject. Keep in mind that the author has no expertise in the American history. You can’t interpret history with a modern point of view. Sure this book can be enjoyed to pass time. You’d be stupid to consider these claims as facts.
2021-12-18

16. Brilliance!!!! - Don’t believe all the racists that are leaving one stars. This is a phenomenal work. Our country has an incredible history, rich and beautiful but also bittersweet as we still struggle with the scourge of white supremacy, showcased by some of the other reviews here. This book is beautiful and brilliant and an important work for all children to read at the appropriate time, especially if you have prejudiced people in your family. Also, important read for any immigrant families. Love this book!
2021-12-15

17. A great truth that everyone should read!!! - I bought the hardcover. A wonderful look at the truth about American history. US history has long been taught from the perspective of racists who wanted to cosign Black people to the lowest rung of society. This work shows the truth about the founders and gives readers great perspective in American history and its racial origins.
2021-11-29

Release date: 2021-11-16 $1.99

Release date: 2013-04-23 $13.99

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1. Great Book - I read many D-Day books, incl. Cornelius Ryan's 'The longest day,' and in order to get a comprehensive picture I think both of these need to be read. If you speak German, both of these books will make you smirk with their occasional use of German words, which are almost always spelled incorrectly. There was certainly no German going over the final version before publishing both books, therefore also some of the details of the accounts from the Wehrmacht side might need to be taken with a grain of salt. But I think especially this book goes to great lengths to give an as accurate as possible description of the bigger picture, as well as the individual fate of the men who fought on this day of days. If one liked 'Band of Brothers' I guess you'll like this book as well. I do.
2013-04-29

Release date: 2023-03-28 Genre:History > United States $13.99

Release date: 1998-07-01 $9.99

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1. Excellent book... however, about the iBooks edition - I love me my Mac and I have loooong been an Apple-only customer... however, the pictures from the book in this iBooks edition, as with other iBooks editions of historical books with pictures, looks like they we're photocopied on an old library photocopier in and then photographed and scanned and pasted into the book... Utterly ridiculous for a cutting edge technology company trying to provide an electronic edition to replace the physical book... for those of you old enough to remember 'mimeographed' copies from grade school, that's exactly what these looked like: mimeographed copies of pictures...
2015-05-23

2. Very poor rendition into Ebook - My on-star rating applies to the quality of the conversion of the text into an Ebook. It appears that a temp worker simply scanned the pages into PDF format (or something like that), and as a result, very few footnotes make it into the text, and none link to the end notes. Also, apostrophes and em dashes are consistently omitted or erroneously reproduced. There are many other such errors throughout. The publisher, Penguin, should be ashamed. The overall effect of the utter lack of attention to detail in converting this book to an Ebook is one of distraction: I kept asking myself as I read this, what kinds of errors am I not able to notice, and is this book, in its printed form, as loose and error-filled as the Ebook version? I strongly advise against buying this in Ebook version if you care at all about reading the book the way I presume the author intended it to be read.
2012-08-22

Release date: 2023-03-07 $14.99

Release date: 2018-05-08 $1.99

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1. No account of methods - This is a cursory overview of the characters involved in the creation of the concept of precision. However, it glosses over how precision was created. I suppose the title says it accurately: it’s a book about perfectionists, not about how perfectionists achieved perfection! About / the way through it gets tediously repetitive, and the people are less interesting.
2020-05-27

Release date: 2023-03-07 $14.99

Release date: 2023-04-04 Genre:History > Ancient $19.99

Release date: 2023-09-26 Genre:History > United States $15.99

Release date: 2015-11-09 Genre:History > Ancient $13.99

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1. Et Immortales Populus - Mary Beard blows up the idea of the Rome you thought you knew versus what a detailed accounting tells us. The drama of Rome is an unending list of tabloid worthy scandals. As Mary Beard points out, the turmoil that plagued Rome to its end may lie in the roots of its fratricidal founding. And now the themes from our daily headlines are just repeated stories from ages ago. Indeed, when contrasted against the current state of affairs we are reminded how history echoes itself if not wholesale repeats. As always, what we learn from history could save us today. In one example, the way in which Rome had a more inclusive citizenry that pulled from its collective territories could be held up against the machinations of the far right today. At every turn Mary Beard reminds us that history is written by the victor and therefore we must examine Rome’s story with some incredulity and a healthy level of curiosity to seek out supporting or competing narratives. It’s in the gaps of the known stories that Mary Beard’s work shines. The experiences of the Everyman of Rome matters as much as those of the Emperor for her. Even if we don’t have a lot of written down.
2023-01-07

2. Read this Before/During a Trip to Rome - I don't usually read non-fiction, but I picked this book after sifting through a slew of other titles. I appreciated her style of meandering into the pre-history of Rome and through to the beginning of the Christian Era and the rise of Constantinople. Her writing is almost conversational-very accessible. She questions previous assumptions about the Roman Empire & delves into experiences beyond the wealthy classes (palace intrigue) to explore the experiences of slaves, women, the conquered, etc.. Starting this before/during my visit to Rome allowed the magnificent architecture, art, and museum visits to be enlivened by what I was reading in the book.
2017-08-13

3. Boring - This book has received excellent reviews by The Economist, NYT and others; in my case I recommend you download a sample before purchasing. I found SPQR extremely boring, the author wanders around without a clear and compelling storyline; I frequently found myself looking topics up in wikipedia and others to actually understand the ancient history of Rome.
2015-12-09

Release date: 2019-05-07 Genre:History > United States $13.99

Release date: 2007-10-02 $13.99

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1. Best of its class - I have read several books by this author and it ranks among the best I have ever read . As a professional soldier I can say his work excels at letting the reader see the decisions and how they affected the personality of the conflict . Lots of authors try and give the strategic view then vignettes of the " man at front " experience and very few have the ability to blend it together . This author does . He's very good at bringing these people to life - the pivotal figures and the and the regular people as well . I've read a lot professionally and for the enjoyment on these subjects and in my opinion these are stand alone history's of the us army in World War Two . Reads like fiction actually but these events really happened . He really got me on the other level too . His first book ; " an army at dawn " . His beginning - I had to stop reading for a moment when he talks of the cemetery - " of saddest words in the human language " . I can't say enough . I've read both of these twice and am waiting with out much patience for the rd installment . His first - " An army at dawn " - I give a . out of . The second - " Day of Battle " - I give the same , . out of . I read a lot too . Last stand of the tin can sailors - a time for trumpets - Alamo in the Ardennes - the green mountain boys - etc. And his ranks among the very top of the class . Beats Tom Brokaw any day and dare I say - Ambrose . Band of Brothers was top shelf but these stand right there with it . Of course - all my humble opinion .
2012-11-20

2. The Day of Battle - This is the second book of a trilogy. A spectacular blow by blow accounting of the invasion of Europe through Sicily and up the boot of Italy all the way to the capture of Rome. If you're into an in-depth read on WWII, you'll definitely be satisfied with this volume. You'll want to dive right into the third volume once you've conquered the first two.
2010-11-21

Release date: 2014-06-19 Genre:History > Military $9.99

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1. Great read - This book was written in a structured way that makes implementing the lessons learned much easier. I'm a police officer and former Marine infantry officer with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. I wish this training had been available before I went to Iraq in ! I intend to access their website, watch the videos, & use my time policing to improve my combat profiling. This book will help me better articulate the reasons I contact individuals and to identify more criminals. I recommend this book for anyone in any tactical or protective line of work.
2016-10-09

2. Life Changing - I've supported training with the Marine Corps Combat Hunter course, and Scout Sniper school in North Carolina. This book gives a rough outline of a course that many Marines, Soldiers, and Sailors alike have benefitted from. Many say hindsight proved that this course could have saved many who died in the line of duty. The Combat Hunter course has the same criteria and POI as Scout Sniper school, but has been adjusted to fit the needs of the average person (or non-grunt personnel aka "POG's") This book is not only for service members, but for all those who wish to identify negative events before they occur. Parents, teachers, law enforcement, and even children should learn to identify anomalies in their surroundings to keep themselves aware and safe. Safety is paramount.
2015-06-21

Release date: 2023-03-07 Genre:History > United States $17.99

Release date: 2021-04-06 Genre:History > Middle East $13.99

Release date: 2023-04-04 Genre:History > United States $14.99

Release date: 2023-01-03 Genre:History > United States $18.99

Release date: 2016-10-04 $12.99

Release date: 2013-11-12 $1.99

Release date: 2020-04-21 Genre:History > United States $2.99

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1. Disappointing - This book reads like a th grader’s book report on the principals involved in the gunfight in Tombstone. Endless pages of uninteresting details on family histories, coupled with a plodding style that makes the reader long for good writing. As a book report, I would give it a C, but only because it is mercifully short.
2020-05-22

Release date: 2013-09-24 Genre:History > Ancient $9.99

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1. Love it! - I'm thirteen years old, and I've made the decision to follow Jesus. Personally, I rather be able to pick up and open a bible rather then be touch a Harry Potter book. I think that the closer you keep it to the bible the better. Plus, had no sin, but I can't say the same for Libcoln. All in all I loved this book.
2016-06-10

2. Sad Imitation of Biblical Scholarship - As an ordained minister with a degree in Biblical Studies I can assure potential readers that this book plays fast and loose with both facts and interpretation. It represents neither liberal scholarship, any orthodox tradition of interpretation, nor even a semblance of sincere effort. It's simply a half baked mess.
2015-07-21

3. Only one reference source - Bill O'Reiily, a committed Catholic, relies upon the only reference source for the life of Jesus which is the New Testament. It's difficult to see this book as anything more than a parroting of those stories since their are no corroborating sources for Jesus's life or events (e.g., there are volumes of Roman records regarding prosecution of historical individuals, but zero concerning Jesus). Since the identity of Jesus is, and always will be, a source of dispute, I.e., the veracity of his most recocognized quotes, the performance of miracles, or whether he was one man or a collage of several people of that time this book cannot be regarded as a historical document, but only another fanciful reinterpretation of the Gospels. O'Reilly doesn't bother to acknowledge the difference.
2015-04-19

4. Powerful and Riveting - This book is clearly the most powerful chronicle of the one who has changed the world. A pronounced Christian or not, although hard to imagine how not, this surely captures the complete attention of every true reader. What a spectacular and memorable experience this has been for me, a Christian, to get a real sense of the life and times of Jesus Christ. Thank you gentlemen, for this writing. I personally am forever indebted.
2015-04-15

5. Good Read - I've read and studied some of the bible. Specifically the life of Jesus and his teachings. This book sheds some light on what was going on in and around the time of The Christ. It walks you through his birth to his crucifixion and everyone involved, from the Roman governors to high Jewish priests to his disciples. Glad I picked it up and you will too.
2014-12-23

6. Good read, not all correct. - I liked it better then I expected, Bill is on here at the house all the time, and well, someone else wrote it. Killing Jesus was very informative, and the writer was able to put me right there, and get me thinking. But, if he was to check with any Pastor or Bible, Jesus was killed years into his ministry. That would make Him , no older. Maybe it was a ebook error, but He wasn't or , or older. He only ministered years.
2014-09-29

7. Reviews without reading - While some reviewers complain about the authors copy catting, others claim a lack of integrity or worse. Clearly, none of them have actually read the book and only use the review to vent their own hatred and lack of tolerance by shouting down O'Reilly. However, I will take the advice of one reviewer and judge for myself and so should everyone else.
2014-04-22

8. Educated and Impressed - I have a PhD in Old Testament and Hebrew, with minors in Archaeology and New Testament from an accredited Seminary. I put off reading Killing Jesus because I thought it would be just another fictionalized account of Jesus, or a textbook style intro to Jesus life. I was surprised to find an enjoyable countdown to the crucifixion. Unlike some reviews with bias who say with no evidence that Jesus’ life details weren’t known for “ generations,” I have studied the sources O’Reilly used. They are credible and correctly attributed (some were written within one generation of the death of Jesus, including Roman sources). Thank you for a great work. I recommend it to my students and to anyone who wants to read a realistic recreation of the life and death of Jesus. O’Reilly does not equate Jesus with the Messiah or with the Christ. He simply says that Jesus claimed to be the Messiah. Well done.
2014-04-12

9. Killing Jesus - I found the book to be very interesting and I am sure historically correct because of the many footnotes along the story. I do think that by reading this book I do have a better understanding of the brutality of the times which leads me to believe someone such as Jesus was necessary .
2014-04-07

10. An eye opener - This book is really informative in terms of the life style and wild recreations the wealthy Romans were involved in, and it also depicts the arrogant religious leaders who didn't miss a single chance to exploit ignorant and simple-minded peasants to the extreme. I had a four-day great time going on this odyssey!
2014-03-31

11. Very insightful but ended abruptly - There was such an eye-opening depiction of the lives of the people in Jerusalem (Romans, Jews, and those in power), the leadership of Rome and the Jews, and the tribes people in Galilee. I was disappointed with how quickly the book ended - more regarding the aftermath of the Romans, Jews, and Jesus' followers would have been ideal; however, the title was "Killing Jesus", proposing that the aftermath was less important. The authors did a nice job staying historical despite their religious beliefs. Overall, good book.
2014-02-18

12. Killing Jesus - This is another interesting well written book by theses two authors. However I am quite disappointed that I didn't learn much I didn't already know from the New Testament. There are some horribly grisly details of the crucifixion not in the Bible and a few visual details, but no new history. The Christmas story is provided as historical when I've read various sources that indicate it was inferred once Jesus was determined to be the Messiah, because it had to fulfill the prophesies. I consider this a somewhat extended passion story.
2014-02-15

13. Instant Classic!!! - What these two authors have put together, should be required reading for every history major in American Universities. It should be widely suggested in parochial schools to both students and parents. This may not be "gospel", but it sure was interesting and thought provoking. I am a more knowledgeable Christian for having read this.
2014-01-21