Book Genre: Non-Fiction

Islands Of The Damned

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This is an eyewitness-and eye-opening-account of some of the most savage and brutal fighting in the war against Japan, told from the perspective of a young Texan who volunteered for the Marine Corps to escape a life as a traveling salesman. R.V. Burgin enlisted at the age of twenty, and…

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

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Franklin's autobiography offers a fascinating, albeit self-serving, glimpse into a foundational American mind. I found his practical wisdom and relentless self-improvement inspiring, though I often questioned his sincerity. A foundational, yet flawed, portrait.

The Rough Riders

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Theodore Roosevelt's "The Rough Riders" plunges readers into the crucible of the Spanish-American War. But does this firsthand account of glory and grit truly capture the complexities of conflict, or is it a self-serving mythologization? Join us as we take a critical look.

Bodyguard of Lies

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For decades, Anthony Cave Brown's "Bodyguard of Lies" has been the essential text on the D-Day deception. It promised the extraordinary truth. We ask: is this cornerstone of WWII history a revolutionary revelation or just a sprawling, flawed monument to spycraft?

All Hell Let Loose

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A history of the greatest and most terrible event in history, from one of the finest historians of the Second World War. A book which shows the impact of war upon hundreds of millions of people around the world- soldiers, sailors and airmen; housewives, farm workers and children.

Upheaval

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In his international bestsellers Guns, Germs and Steel and Collapse, Jared Diamond transformed our understanding of what makes civilizations rise and fall. Now, in his third book in this monumental trilogy, he reveals how successful nations recover from crises while adopting selective changes -- a coping mechanism more commonly associated…

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.

Dresden

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Frederick Taylor's "Dresden: Tuesday, February 13, 1945" re-evaluates the Allied bombing of Dresden, revealing its military significance while humanizing the tragedy through personal narratives and ethical debates on wartime actions.

The Last Battle

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The Last Battle details the crucial Battle for Berlin, the final offensive against Nazi Germany in World War II, highlighting its significance and long-lasting impact on global politics.