History
37 books on the shelf tagged History, with highlights and notes. All books →
A Line in the Sand
James Barr
A historical account of the Sykes-Picot Agreement and its role in shaping the modern Middle East during the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
Islands of Abandonment
Cal Flyn
Cal Flyn explores abandoned landscapes and industrial sites reclaimed by nature, examining what happens to human places when humans leave.
Unruly
David Mitchell
David Mitchell examines the concept of unruliness and explores how disorder, chaos, and rule-breaking have shaped history and society.
Conflict
David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts
David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts analyze military conflicts and strategic leadership lessons from history.
Slavery, Sabbath, War & Women
Willard Swartley and Albert J. Meyer
An examination of biblical perspectives on slavery, sabbath, war, and women through theological and historical analysis.
Flood and Fury
Matthew J. Lynch
An Old Testament scholar reads the flood and the Canaanite conquest without softening either, arguing the texts carry their own critique of violence, misogyny and nationalism rather than needing rescue from themselves.
Killing Thatcher
Rory Carroll
A narrative account of the 1984 Brighton bombing plot and the hunt to assassinate British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
SAS Brothers in Arms
Damien Lewis
A military history of SAS soldiers in World War II, detailing their missions, brotherhood, and combat experiences.
A History of the United States in Five Crashes
Scott Nations
A historical analysis of five major financial crashes in American history and their economic and social consequences.
Catastrophe 1914
Max Hastings
A historical account of the events and decisions that led to the outbreak of World War I in 1914.
The Sleepwalkers
Christopher Clark
A historical analysis of the diplomatic crises and political decisions among European powers that culminated in World War I.
Meadowland
John Lewis-Stempel
A naturalistic exploration of English meadows, their ecology, history, and cultural significance.
The Marches
Rory Stewart
A reflective memoir and political travelogue in which the author walks across the English-Scottish border, exploring history, landscape, and British identity.
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob De Zoet
David Mitchell
A historical novel set in 18th-century Japan that follows a Dutch trader navigating the complexities of language, culture, and forbidden love on a trading post island.
The Founders
Jimmy Soni
A historical narrative about the founding of PayPal and the entrepreneurs who built it.
Crazy Horse and Custer
Stephen Ambrose
A historical account of the lives and conflict between the Native American leader Crazy Horse and U.S. Army General George Custer.
Enigma
Robert Harris
A historical thriller set during World War II involving the famous Enigma code-breaking machine and espionage.
The Second World War
Antony Beevor
A comprehensive historical account of World War II covering major events, military campaigns, and political developments across all theaters of the war.
The Dawn of Everything
David Graeber and David Wengrow
A sweeping anthropological and historical examination of human civilization that challenges conventional narratives about the origins of inequality and social hierarchy.
The Weirdest People in the World
Joseph Henrich
Joseph Henrich explores how Western culture became psychologically distinct and how this shaped global institutions and ways of thinking.
Protestants
Alec Ryrie
Alec Ryrie traces the history, development, and diversity of Protestantism from the Reformation to the modern era.
Prisoners of Geography
Tim Marshall
An analysis of how geography shapes geopolitics, national interests, and global conflicts throughout history and in contemporary times.
The Infinite Machine
Camila Russo
A history of Ethereum and its development as a technological innovation in cryptocurrency and blockchain.
The Day the Revolution Began
Tom Wright
A theological reexamination of Jesus's crucifixion and its implications for Christian understanding of salvation and social transformation.
Black and British
David Olusoga
A comprehensive history of Black British experience and contributions to British society from medieval times to the present.
Dominion
Tom Holland
A sweeping historical narrative examining how Christian thought and institutions have shaped Western civilization and culture.
Erebus
Michael Palin
A historical account of the HMS Erebus, a Royal Navy exploration ship, and its role in Arctic expeditions and polar discovery.
Providence Lost
Paul Lay
A historical examination of Oliver Cromwell's role in English history and the consequences of his rise to power during the English Civil War.
Paul
Tom Wright
A theological biography and analysis of the Apostle Paul's life, writings, and significance in early Christianity and the development of Christian thought.
Vietnam
Sir Max Hastings
A comprehensive historical account of the Vietnam War from its origins through its conclusion, examining military campaigns, political decisions, and human costs.
The New Testament in Its World
N. T. Wright, Michael F. Bird
A scholarly exploration of the New Testament's historical, cultural, and theological context to provide deeper understanding of early Christian texts.
Strange Days
Mark Sayers
An exploration of cultural, spiritual, and historical patterns examining how societies navigate change and uncertainty.
Revival in the Hebrides
Duncan Campbell
An account of a spiritual revival movement in the Hebrides region, examining the religious awakening and its impact on the community.
The Shock Doctrine
Naomi Klein
A critical analysis of how disaster capitalism exploits crises to implement radical free-market policies that benefit corporations and harm vulnerable populations.
Acts for Everyone Part 2
Tom Wright
A biblical commentary providing accessible exposition and reflection on the Acts of the Apostles for contemporary readers.
Empire
Niall Ferguson
A historical analysis of the British Empire examining its rise, dominance, and global impact across centuries.
How the Irish Saved Civilization
Thomas Cahill
A historical narrative explaining how Irish monks and scholars preserved Western civilization through the Dark Ages.