Gifts for History Buffs

by Zeinab Badawi

An elegant and vibrant African history that will appeal to novices and experts alike. Full review >

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by Anika Burgess

A scintillating history that’ll have you looking at photography in a new light. Full review >

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by William Dalrymple

A passionate tribute to the glories—and influence—of ancient India. Full review >

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by Caleb Gayle

A welcome contribution to the history of Black liberation and the struggle for civil rights. Full review >

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by Paul Gillingham

Essential, lively reading for anyone wishing to understand Mexico and contemporary geopolitics alike. Full review >

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by Greg Grandin

An authoritative history of the debates and brutality that made our world. Full review >

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by Nathalia Holt

Holt’s narrative brims with missteps and tragedy, but it’s a worthy addition to the history of scientific exploration. Full review >

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by Tilar J. Mazzeo

A thoroughly entertaining, delightful story. Full review >

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by Judith Scheele

A superb survey of an often-overlooked land. Full review >

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by Russell Shorto

A bracing narrative of the international standoff that birthed America’s biggest city. Full review >

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by Lindsey Stewart

An entertaining, informative contribution to Black history. Full review >

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by Geoffrey C. Ward & Ken Burns

A well-written and thoughtful history shrouded in myth, but even more interesting when laid bare. Full review >

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