Book Genre: American History

We Who Are Alive and Remain

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"We Who Are Alive and Remain" by Marcus Brotherton shares powerful stories from Easy Company veterans, detailing their wartime experiences and post-war struggles, highlighting sacrifice, courage, and the cost of freedom.

Rise To Rebellion

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More than a powerful portrait of the people and purpose of the revolution, "Rise to Rebellion" is a vivid account of history's most pivotal events. The Boston Tea Party, the battles of Concord and Bunker Hill--all are recreated with the kind of breathtaking detail only a master like Jeff Shaara…

Black Elk Speaks

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"Black Elk Speaks," originally published in 1932 and edited by John G. Neihardt, is a profound and poignant work that presents a unique perspective on Native American spirituality, culture, and history.

Gettysburg: A Testing of Courage

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"Gettysburg: A Testing of Courage" explores the pivotal 1863 battle's military and moral significance, highlighting individual courage and the human costs of war, inspiring reflection on resilience and sacrifice in American history.

Chancellorsville

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Stephen W. Sears' "Chancellorsville" offers an in-depth analysis of the pivotal Civil War battle, highlighting the complexities of leadership, military strategy, and the human cost involved in the conflict.

Landscape Turned Red

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"Landscape Turned Red" by Stephen W. Sears offers a detailed account of the Battle of Antietam, exploring its human experiences, strategies, and lasting significance within the broader Civil War context.

Gettysburg

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Stephen W. Sears' "Gettysburg" offers a detailed account of the Civil War battle, blending strategic analysis with personal soldier stories, emphasizing its historical significance while appealing to historians and general readers.

Killers of the Flower Moon

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"Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann reveals the systematic murders of the wealthy Osage Nation in the 1920s and the ensuing FBI investigation, highlighting greed, racism, and corruption in America.

Band of Brothers

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"Band of Brothers" by Stephen Ambrose chronicles the journey of Easy Company during World War II, highlighting their bravery from D-Day to Hitler's Eagle's Nest, emphasizing camaraderie and personal sacrifice.

Stars in Their Courses

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Complete with detailed maps, Stars in Their Courses brilliantly recreates the three-day conflict: It is a masterly treatment of a key great battle and the events that preceded it—not as legend has it but as it really was, before it became distorted by controversy and overblown by remembered glory.