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An idiosyncratic look at the future first president's genius in holding his army together.
Bobby Kennedy: A Raging Spirit
By Chris Matthews
This new biography charts the politician’s transformation from ruthless strategist to advocate for the dispossessed.
The Burning Time: Henry VIII, Bloody Mary and the Protestant Martyrs of London
By Virginia Rounding
An authoritative chronicle of the gruesome era when religious dissenters met their end at the stake.
Gorbachev: His Life and Times
By William Taubman
An accessible portrait of a decent, idealistic statesman.
A 16th-century Christian concubine captures the heart of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent.
Hannibal’s Oath: The Life and Wars of Rome’s Greatest Enemy
By John Prevas
An accessible account of the legendary general determined to topple a republic.
Pie & Whiskey: Writers Under the Influence of Butter & Booze
Edited by Kate Lebo and Samuel Ligon
To enjoy this uneven collection, you may need a drink.
An excellent primer for non-expert readers that explains the Soviets’ ageless drive to expand.
