Michael Fullilove

Rendezvous with Destiny: How Franklin Roosevelt and Five Extraordinary Men Took America into the War

An insightful portrait of the five political advisors who helped FDR persuade the nation towards intervention in World War II.

The Children of Henry VIII

Valiant attempts to produce legitimate heirs to perpetuate the famous king’s dynasty did not work out as planned.

The Smithsonian Castle and the Seneca Quarry

A unique look at one of the National Mall's iconic structures.

City of Ambition: FDR, La Guardia, and the Making of Modern New York

How the political animal called New York City was profoundly influenced by the New Deal.

Evil Men

James Dawes

Evil Men

An attempt to understand the roots of human depravity and make sense of horrendous human cruelty.

The Roberts Court: The Struggle for the Constitution

A seasoned reporter dissects ideologically charged cases on racial preferences, gun rights, campaign financing and challenges to Obamacare.

Revolutionary Summer: The Birth of American Independence

In his trademark storytelling style, the author focuses on a period of several months in which liberty-seeking Americans decided there was no turning back.

The Deadly Sisterhood: A Story of Women, Power, and Intrigue in the Italian Renaissance, 1427-1527

This biographical account of Italian Renaissance princesses, with operatic plots and captivating details, will fascinate those who relished the televised Tudor and Borgia series.