The Blazing World: A New History of Revolutionary England, 1603-1689

A sweeping account of an especially volatile British era.

Queens of Jerusalem

By Katherine Pangonis

Queens of Jerusalem

A slim, fascinating chronicle of fearless female monarchs.

Athens

By Bruce Clark

Athens

A detailed if not altogether necessary new history.

Trace & Aura

By Patrick Boucheron; translated by Lara Vergnaud and Willard Wood

Trace & Aura

A dense, edifying look at an enigmatic holy man.

The American Way: A True Story of Nazi Escape, Superman, and Marilyn Monroe

A sensational tale of gumption, luck, and celebrity.

Riding to Arms

By Charles Caramello

Riding to Arms

An homage to the mighty steed and the works inspired by it.

The Confidante: The Untold Story of the Woman Who Helped Win WWII and Shape Modern America

Meet a 20th-century trailblazer you’ve probably never heard of.

Brotherhood of the Flying Coffin: The Glider Pilots of World War II

Meet the gutsy aviators who drifted silently into battle.