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Ben Macintyre
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Bloomsbury
Agent Zigzag - The True Wartime Story Of Eddie Chapman: The Most Notorious Double Agent Of World War II (Reissued)
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This book would be a great read for history buffs and fans of thrilling spy stories. Get ready to dive into the captivating world of espionage and follow the extraordinary journey of Eddie Chapman, a man torn between loyalty and betrayal. Experience the adrenaline-pumping adventures, intricate plot twists, and the precarious tightrope he walks as a double agent in one of the darkest periods of history. Discover the blurred lines between honor and deceit, and witness the power of love and loyalty in the face of treachery. Prepare for a gripping, edge-of-your-seat read that will transport you to the heart of World War II.
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If you're drawn to stories that showcase the indomitable human spirit, "Born Survivors" is a poignant must-read. Wendy Holden masterfully intertwines the harrowing experiences of three women, revealing the extraordinary courage it takes to cling to life in darkness. It honors the deep instinct to survive and protect, moving beyond tragedy to celebrate unexpected bonds formed in the face of sheer adversity.
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Howard Zinn
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Harper
Perennial
Modern
Classics
A People's History of the United States
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If you've ever felt like your history classes glazed over the grittier, more diverse narratives at the heart of the American experience, "A People's History of the United States" will fill those gaps. Howard Zinn shifts the focus from celebrated figures to the everyday people, giving voice to the less heard. It's an enlightening read that might just change how you view the nation's past – and its present.
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Rob Broomby, Martin Gllbert, Denis Avey |
Hodder
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Stoughton
The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz : The Extraordinary True Story
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The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz is the extraordinary true story of a British soldier who marched willingly into the concentration camp, Buna-Monowitz, known as Auschwitz III. In the summer of 1944, Denis Avey was being held in a British POW labour camp, E715, near Auschwitz III. He had heard of the brutality meted out to the prisoners there and he was determined to witness what he could. He hatched a plan to swap places with a Jewish inmate and smuggled himself into his sector of the camp. He spent the night there on two occasions and experienced at first-hand the cruelty of a place where slave workers, had been sentenced to death through labor. Astonishingly, he survived to witness the aftermath of the Death March where thousands of prisoners were murdered by the Nazis as the Soviet Army advanced.After his own long trek right across central Europe he was repatriated to Britain. For decades he couldn't bring himself to revisit the past that haunted his dreams, but now Denis Avey feels able to tell the full story--a tale as gripping as it is moving--which offers us a unique insight into the mind of an ordinary man whose moral and physical courage are almost beyond belief.
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Loung Ung
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Harpercollins
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First They Killed My Father : A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers
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This book would be a good read for those who appreciate powerful true stories of resilience and courage. Loung Ung's firsthand account of surviving the Khmer Rouge and the killing fields in Cambodia will leave you captivated and moved. Through the eyes of a young girl, you will witness the atrocities of war and the unbreakable spirit of the human soul. A must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and a deeper understanding of history.
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Jung Chang, Jon Halliday |
Vintage
Mao: The Unknown Story
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Jung Chang's "Wild Swans" was an extraordinary bestseller throughout the world, selling more than 10 million copies and reaching a wider readership than any other book about China. Now she and her husband Jon Halliday have written a groundbreaking biography of Mao Tse-tung. Based on a decade of research, and on interviews with many of Mao's close circle in China who have never talked before - and with virtually everyone outside China who had significant dealings with him - this is the most authoritative life of Mao ever written. It is full of startling revelations, exploding the myth of the Long March, and showing a completely unknown he was not driven by idealism or ideology; his intimate and intricate relationship with Stalin went back to the 1920s, ultimately bringing him to power; he welcomed Japanese occupation of much of China; and he schemed, poisoned and blackmailed to get his way. After Mao conquered China in 1949, his secret goal was to dominate the world. In chasing this dream he caused the deaths of 38 million people in the greatest famine in history. Combining meticulous history with the story-telling style of "Wild Swans", this biography makes immediate Mao's roller-coaster life, as he intrigued and fought every step of the way to force through his unpopular decisions. The reader enters the shadowy chambers of Mao's court, and eavesdrops on the drama in its hidden recesses. Mao's character and the enormity of his behaviour towards his wives, mistresses and children are unveiled for the first time. This is an entirely fresh look at Mao in both content and approach. It will astonish historians and the general reader alike.
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Paul Kenyon
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Dictatorland : The Men Who Stole Africa
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The dictator who grew so rich on his country's cocoa crop that he built a 35-storey-high basilica in the jungles of the Ivory Coast. The austere, incorruptible leader who has shut Eritrea off from the world in a permanent state of war and conscripted every adult into the armed forces. In Equatorial Guinea, the paranoid despot who thought Hitler was the saviour of Africa and waged a relentless campaign of terror against his own people. The Libyan army officer who authored a new work of political philosophy, The Green Book, and lived in a tent with a harem of female soldiers, running his country like a mafia family business.And behind these almost incredible stories of fantastic violence and excess lie the dark secrets of Western greed and complicity, the insatiable taste for chocolate, oil, diamonds and gold that has encouraged dictators to rule with an iron hand, siphoning off their share of the action into mansions in Paris and banks in Zurich and keeping their people in dire poverty. (less)
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Leland Purvis, Jim Ottaviani |
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The Imitation Game : Alan Turing Decoded
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Award winning authors Jim Ottaviani and Leland Purvis present a historically accurate graphic novel biography of English mathematician and scientist Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. English mathematician and scientist Alan Turing (1912–1954) is credited with many of the foundational principles of contemporary computer science. The Imitation Game presents a historically accurate graphic novel biography of Turing’s life, including his groundbreaking work on the fundamentals of cryptography and artificial intelligence. His code breaking efforts led to the cracking of the German Enigma during World War II, work that saved countless lives and accelerated the Allied defeat of the Nazis. While Turing’s achievements remain relevant decades after his death, the story of his life in post-war Europe continues to fascinate audiences today. Award-winning duo Jim Ottaviani (the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Feynman and Primates) and artist Leland Purvis (an Eisner and Ignatz Award nominee and occasional reviewer for the Comics Journal) present a factually detailed account of Turing’s life and groundbreaking research—as an unconventional genius who was arrested, tried, convicted, and punished for his openly gay lifestyle, and whose innovative work still fuels the computing and communication systems that define our modern world. Computer science buffs, comics fans, and history aficionados will be captivated by this riveting and tragic story of one of the 20th century’s most unsung heroes.
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If World War II history captivates you, 'Stalingrad' by Antony Beevor offers an intense, detailed portrayal of one of the war's most brutal battles. Beevor's deep analysis and vivid recounting bring the strategic, human, and moral dimensions of the conflict to life. It's a significant piece for understanding the pivotal turning points of the 20th century.
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Peter Heather
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The Fall of the Roman Empire : A New History
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For half a millenium the empire of Rome stretched from Hadrians Wall to the river Euphrates, a massive fortified state founded on military might and the pilllars of civilizationwritting, the city, and the rule of law. But beyond these frontiers lay other lands, the lands of seemingly anarchic warrior tribes, the land of the Barbarians. The opening scenes of Gladiator are based on the victories of Marcus Aurelius over one such tribe, the Marcommani. Two hundered years later the Romans still seemed invincible, routing 30,000 Alamanii at the battle of Strasbourg. However, within a generation, the foundations of this order were shaken to their core, and Roman armies, as one contemporary put it, "vanished like shadows". What had happened? Covering the last 100 years of Empire, a period full of great battles, treachery, and characters as wild as Attila the Hun, Peter Heather shows how the Empire gave way before the relentless and deliberate onslaught of the Huns, Goths and Vandals. These tribes, originating in Eastern Europe, finally conquered large tracts of the old Empire, sacking Rome itself and defeating Roman armies on land and sea.
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Max Hastings
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Harper
Press
All Hell Let Loose: The World at War 1939-45
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You'd be hard-pressed to find a more human-centric account of World War II than "All Hell Let Loose." Hastings draws on extensive research to offer not only a detailed overview of the war's progress but an empathetic look at the individual stories. It's as educational as it is emotional, giving a voice to the many whose lives were irreversibly altered by the conflict. For anyone looking to understand not only what happened during WWII but also what it truly felt like, this read is a profound journey through history.
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Iris Chang
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Penguin
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The Rape of Nanking : The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II
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In December 1937, the Japanese army swept into the ancient city of Nanking. Within weeks, more than 300,000 Chinese civilians were systematically raped, tortured, and murdered?a death toll exceeding that of the atomic blasts of Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined. Using extensive interviews with survivors and newly discovered documents, Iris Chang has written what will surely be the definitive history of this horrifying episode. The Rape of Nanking tells the story from three perspectives: of the Japanese soldiers who performed it, of the Chinese civilians who endured it, and of a group of Europeans and Americans who refused to abandon the city and were able to create a safety zone that saved almost 300,000 Chinese. Among these was the Nazi John Rabe, an unlikely hero whom Chang calls the "Oskar Schindler of China" and who worked tirelessly to protect the innocent and publicize the horror. More than just narrating the details of an orgy of violence, The Rape of Nanking analyzes the militaristic culture that fostered in the Japanese soldiers a total disregard for human life. Finally, it tells the appalling story: about how the advent of the Cold War led to a concerted effort on the part of the West and even the Chinese to stifle open discussion of this atrocity. Indeed, Chang characterizes this conspiracy of silence, that persists to this day, as "a second rape."
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Henry Louis Gates Jr., Ira Berlin, Solomon Northup |
Penguin
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12 Years a Slave
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"12 Years a Slave" is a potent testimony to human endurance and hope. Solomon Northup's unique perspective as a free man-turned-slave offers an unparalleled depth of insight into the cruelty of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. It's a stark, powerful narrative that not only educates but also connects deeply with readers looking to understand the past's realities. If you're someone moved by personal stories against the odds, this book's authenticity and emotional depth will resonate with you.
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Hampton Sides
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Random
House
Large
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Ghost Soldiers The Forgotten Epic Story of World War II's Most Dramatic Mission
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"Ghost Soldiers" isn't just a war story; it's a testament to human perseverance and the indomitable spirit of those whose wills were tested to the utmost. As you follow the Sixth Ranger Battalion on what seems like an impossible mission, you'll be immersed in an intense, emotional journey that honors the courage and sacrifices made by these soldiers. It's a narrative that not only recaptures a pivotal moment in history but also resonates with the power of hope and heroism.
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Andrew Roberts
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Penguin
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Churchill : Walking with Destiny
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If you're seeking inspiration from a legendary leader, Churchill: Walking with Destiny is the perfect pick. Andrew Roberts takes you on an immersive journey through Churchill's life, from his humble beginnings to his pivotal role in World War II. The book offers unprecedented access to new material, including transcripts of War Cabinet meetings and the secret diary notes of King George VI. Through Roberts' brilliant storytelling, you'll discover the hidden forces that fueled Churchill's indomitable spirit, leaving you in awe of his courage, tenacity, and unwavering moral conviction. Prepare to be inspired and gain valuable insights into leadership challenges that are relevant even today.
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Timothy Snyder
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Basic
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Bloodlands : Europe Between Hitler and Stalin
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Americans call the Second World War “The Good War.” But before it even began, America’s wartime ally Josef Stalin had killed millions of his own citizens—and kept killing them during and after the war. Before Hitler was finally defeated, he had murdered six million Jews and nearly as many other Europeans. At war’s end, both the German and the Soviet killing sites fell behind the iron curtain, leaving the history of mass killing in darkness.Bloodlands is a new kind of European history, presenting the mass murders committed by the Nazi and Stalinist regimes as two aspects of a single history, in the time and place where they occurred: between Germany and Russia, when Hitler and Stalin both held power. Assiduously researched, deeply humane, and utterly definitive, Bloodlands will be required reading for anyone seeking to understand the central tragedy of modern history.From BooklistIf there is an explanation for the political killing perpetrated in eastern Europe in the 1930s and 1940s, historian Snyder roots it in agriculture. Stalin wanted to collectivize farmers; Hitler wanted to eliminate them so Germans could colonize the land. The dictators wielded frightening power to advance such fantasies toward reality, and the despots toted up about 14 million corpses between them, so stupefying a figure that Snyder sets himself three goals here: to break down the number into the various actions of murder that comprise it, from liquidation of the kulaks to the final solution; to restore humanity to the victims via surviving testimony to their fates; and to deny Hitler and Stalin any historical justification for their policies, which at the time had legions of supporters and have some even today. Such scope may render Snyder’s project too imposing to casual readers, but it would engage those exposed to the period’s chronology and major interpretive issues, such as the extent to which the Nazi and Soviet systems may be compared. Solid and judicious scholarship for large WWII collections.
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Ben Macintyre
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Bloomsbury
Agent Zigzag - The True Wartime Story Of Eddie Chapman: The Most Notorious Double Agent Of World War II (Reissued)
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Agent Zigzag is an incredible true story of Eddie Chapman, the infamous double-agent, and his numerous adventures during World War II. With twists and turns at every corner, readers will be hooked by his daring missions and unexpected loyalty. Chapman's captivating story of espionage and treachery will appeal to anyone interested in history or thrilling tales of adventure.
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Edith Hahn Beer, Susan Dworkin |
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Morrow
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The Nazi Officer's Wife : How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust
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The Nazi Officer's Wife is an incredible memoir that captures the heart-wrenching story of a Jewish woman's survival during the Holocaust. With every page, the reader is drawn into Edith's world of fear, courage, and love. The most unique feature of this book is the author's ability to convey the complex emotions that come with surviving such a traumatic event. A must-read for anyone interested in Holocaust literature.
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Hannah Arendt, Amos Elon |
Penguin
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Eichmann in Jerusalem
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This book is a must-read for those seeking to understand the trial of Adolf Eichmann, offering a thought-provoking and meticulously researched look at one of the most significant issues of the 20th century. Arendt's analysis of the trial is unflinching and thought-provoking, providing readers with a deep understanding of the human experience within a totalitarian system. While it is not an easy read, it is an important one for those interested in understanding the history of the Holocaust and its aftermath.
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Ben Macintyre
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Penguin
The Spy and the Traitor : The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War
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A thrilling Cold War story about a KGB double agent, by one of Britain's greatest historians - now with a new afterwordOn a warm July evening in 1985, a middle-aged man stood on the pavement of a busy avenue in the heart of Moscow, holding a plastic carrier bag. In his grey suit and tie, he looked like any other Soviet citizen. The bag alone was mildly conspicuous, printed with the red logo of Safeway, the British supermarket.The man was a spy. A senior KGB officer, for more than a decade he had supplied his British spymasters with a stream of priceless secrets from deep within the Soviet intelligence machine. No spy had done more to damage the KGB. The Safeway bag was a signal: to activate his escape plan to be smuggled out of Soviet Russia. So began one of the boldest and most extraordinary episodes in the history of spying. Ben Macintyre reveals a tale of espionage, betrayal and raw courage that changed the course of the Cold War forever...
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David Fisher
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Bill O'Reilly'S Legends And Lies: The Civil War
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This book would be a great read for history enthusiasts who are keen on debunking common Civil War myths. It offers a fresh perspective on the events leading up to and during the war, focusing on lesser-known stories and figures. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Civil War, unraveling hidden truths, debunking myths, and portraying key figures of the time in a new light. Overall, Bill O'Reilly's Legends and Lies is a thought-provoking and engaging look at one of the most defining periods in American history.
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Giles Milton
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Henry
Holt
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Soldier, Sailor, Frogman, Spy, Airman, Gangster, Kill or Die: How the Allies Won on D-Day
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Milton's book is a compelling patchwork, intricately weaving personal tales from D-Day that go beyond generals and strategies. It's a fresh perspective that humanizes history, making you feel intimately connected to the individual experiences of an event you thought you knew. If the human side of warfare intrigues you, this detailed and affecting account merits your time.
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Ben Macintyre
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Bloomsbury
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Double Cross - The True Story Of The D-Day Spies
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This book is an engaging portrayal of the secret lives of the D-Day spies, with a focus on their major contribution towards the success of D-Day. The author's vivid account of the spy's secret strategies, betrayals and close encounters with danger make it a thrilling read.
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Erik Larson
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William
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The Splendid and the Vile : Churchill, Family and Defiance During the Bombing of London
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The Splendid and the Vile is a must-read for anyone interested in British history, leadership, and overcoming adversity. This book provides a deeply moving and cinematic portrayal of Winston Churchill's leadership during one of Britain's most challenging periods. Larson's careful research and analysis, using once-secret intelligence reports and diaries, bring to life the shelled streets of London and Churchill's own chambers. The book provides a fresh perspective on Churchill's leadership and shows how his eloquence, strategic brilliance, and perseverance helped to bind a country and a family together. Overall, this book is highly recommended for anyone interested in history, leadership, or simply a riveting narrative of courage and resilience.
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Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, James D. Houston |
Clarion
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Farewell to Manzanar
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"Farewell to Manzanar" is a powerful memoir of a devastating Japanese American experience during World War II. It provides a unique perspective into life in a Japanese internment camp through the eyes of a child. The book is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning more about this dark chapter in American history and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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Loung Ung
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Harper
First They Killed My Father : A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers
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If you’re looking to be moved by a true story of resilience in the face of harrowing adversity, "First They Killed My Father" offers that poignant, emotional journey. Luong Ung's experience provides a personal window into the Cambodian genocide, a heartbreaking chapter of history. Her narrative captures the essence of human strength and the indomitable will to survive, creating an inspiring read that celebrates the spirit of courage amidst chaos.
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Iris Chang
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Basic
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The Rape Of Nanking - The Forgotten Holocaust Of World War II
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, specifically the atrocities committed during war. The author presents a well-researched and detailed account of the horrific events that took place, giving a voice to the victims and shedding light on a forgotten chapter in history.
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Simon Winchester
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Penguin
The Surgeon of Crowthorne : A Tale of Murder, Madness and the Oxford English Dictionary
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"The Surgeon of Crowthorne" could be a good read for those interested in the history of the English language, as well as true crime enthusiasts. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is the unlikely story of how a convicted murderer ended up being one of the most important volunteers in the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary. Readers will be intrigued by the strange and fascinating life of W C Minor, as well as the incredible effort it took to compile the dictionary over the course of 50 years.
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Hal Gold
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Tuttle
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Japan's Infamous Unit 731 : First-hand Accounts of Japan's Wartime Human Experimentation Program
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This book provides a chilling account of the medical experiments conducted in Japan during World War II. It offers the words of former unit members themselves, who recount vivid memories of the horrific experiments they conducted on men, women, and children. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the history of war crimes and their impact on the world.
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Le Ly Hayslip, Jay Wurts |
Anchor
When Heaven and Earth Changed Places : A Vietnamese Woman's Journey from War to Peace
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“One of the most important books of Vietnamese American and Vietnam War literature...Moving, powerful.” —Viet Thanh Nguyen, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The SympathizerIn these pages, Le Ly Hayslip—just twelve years old when U.S. helicopters landed in her tiny village of Ky La—shows us the Vietnam War as she lived it. Initially pressed into service by the Vietcong, Le Ly was captured and imprisoned by government forces. She found sanctuary at last with an American contractor and ultimately fled to the United States. Almost twenty years after her escape, Le Ly found herself inexorably drawn back to the devastated country and loved ones she’d left behind, and returned to Vietnam in 1986. Scenes of this joyous reunion are interwoven with the brutal war years, creating an extraordinary portrait of the nation, then and now—and of one courageous woman who held fast to her faith in humanity. First published in 1989, When Heaven and Earth Changed Places was hailed as an instant classic. Now, some two decades later, this indispensable memoir continues to be one of our most important accounts of a conflict we must never forget.
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Laura Hillenbrand
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Unbroken
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Product Description The new book from the author of the bestselling and much-loved Seabiscuit. On a May afternoon in 1943, a bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, who struggled to a life raft and pulled himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War. The lieutenant’s name was Louis Zamperini. In boyhood, he’d been an incorrigible delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and fleeing his home to ride the rails. As a teenager, he had channelled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics and within sight of the four-minute mile. But when war had come, the athlete had become an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and adrift into the unknown. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a foundering raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humour; brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will. The long-awaited new book from Laura Hillenbrand, ‘Unbroken’ is a gripping account of human endurance and the resilience of one remarkable individual.
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Anjan Sundaram
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Atlantic
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Stringer - A Reporter's Journey In The Congo
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Stringer could be a good read for someone interested in journalism and seeking a unique perspective on the challenges faced by a foreign journalist in the Congo. Sundaram's writing is visceral and immersive, transporting the reader into the chaos of the 2006 elections. The most striking aspect of the book is the author's unflinching honesty in confronting his own naivete and privilege, a feature that has garnered praise from readers and reviewers alike.
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Dan Mills
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Penguin
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Sniper One : 'The Best I've Ever Read' - Andy McNab
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Sniper One is the gritty, awe-inspiring true story that takes you right into the heart of the Iraq war from Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Sgt. Dan Mills. 'One of the best first-hand accounts of combat that I've ever read' Andy McNab We all saw it at once. Half a dozen voices screamed 'Grenade!' simultaneously. Then everything went into slow motion. The grenade took an age to travel through its 20 metre arc. A dark, small oval-shaped package of misery the size of a peach ... April 2004: Dan Mills and his platoon of snipers fly into southern Iraq, part of an infantry battalion sent to win hearts and minds. They were soon fighting for their lives. Back home we were told they were peacekeeping. But there was no peace to keep. Because within days of arriving in theatre, Mills and his men were caught up in the longest, most sustained fire fight British troops had faced for over fifty years. This awe-inspiring account tells of total war in throat-burning winds and fifty-degree heat, blasted by mortars and surrounded by heavily armed militias. For six months, they fought isolated, besieged and under constant enemy fire. Their heroic stand a modern-day Rorke's Drift. ************** Dan Mills served for 24 years as an Infantry Soldier reaching the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2. During his long military career he served on operations in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Dan was awarded a 'Mention In Despatches' for Gallantry for his services during The Iraq War. Since leaving the Army in 2010, he has forged a career as a writer and security consultant, amongst other things. Sniper One is his first book.
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Henry Louis Gates Jr., Ira Berlin, Solomon Northup |
Penguin
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12 Years a Slave (Movie Tie-In)
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"12 Years a Slave" isn't just a recount of a free man's forced descent into the abyss of slavery; it’s a masterful and poignant narrative that offers a rare and educated perspective, bridging the gap between freed people and slaves. Imagine feeling Solomon Northup's piercing struggle against dehumanization while grasping the quintessence of courage in adversity. This book doesn’t just paint a picture of history; it immerses you in the raw truth of human strength and resilience.
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Lisa Buccieri, Eva Mozes Kor |
Tanglewood
Surviving the Angel of Death : The True Story of a Mengele Twin in Auschwitz
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A must-read for those interested in Holocaust history, depicting the endurance of the human spirit, and the power of forgiveness. Eva Mozes Kor's memoir inspires readers with her forgiveness of the Nazis and dedication to working towards human rights and peace.
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The Railway Man is a powerful memoir of Eric Lomax's experience as a prisoner of war in WWII, and his journey decades later to confront one of his captors. The book is recommended for those interested in stories of resilience and forgiveness after trauma.
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Every nation has its founding myth, and for modern China it is the Long March. In 1934, the fledgling Communist Party and its 200,000 strong armies were forced out of their bases by Chiang Kaishek and his National troops.Walking more than 10,000 miles over mountains, grassland and swamps, they suffered appalling casualties and ended up in the remote barren North. Just one-fifth survived; they went on to launch the new China in the heat of revolution. A legend was born. Justified by a remarkable feat, the Long March was also a triumph of propaganda, for Mao and for the revolution.Seventy years later Sun Shuyun set out to retrace the Marchers’ steps. The rugged landscape has changed little. Her greatest difficult was in wrestling with the scenes lodged in her mind since childhood, part of the upbringing of every Chinese. On each stage of her journey, she found hidden the ruthless purges, the terrible toll of hunger and disease, the fate of women on the March, the huge number of desertions, the futile deaths.The real story of the March, the most vivid pictures, come from the veterans whom Sun Shuyun has found. She follows their trail through all those harsh miles, discovers their faith and disillusion, their pain and their hopes, and also recounts how many suffered even after the March’s end in 1936.‘The Long March’ was an epic journey of endurance, even more severe than history books say, and courage against impossible odds. It is a brave, exciting and tragic story. Sun Shuyun tells it for the first time, as it really happened.
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Dan Jones
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Faber
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The Hollow Crown : The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors
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The Hollow Crown is a must-read for history buffs interested in the Wars of the Roses. Dan Jones provides a vivid and engrossing retelling of the longest series of civil wars in British history. Readers will be amazed by the role heroes and villains played during the chaotic years of the fifteenth century. Jones's ability to weave in the rebirth of chivalry, the advent of the printing press, and the beginnings of the Renaissance truly brings this period of history to life.
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Max Hastings
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Vintage
Inferno : The World at War, 1939-1945
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Winner of the Pritzker Prize for Military HistoryA New York Times Notable BookFrom one of our finest military historians, a monumental work that shows us at once the truly global reach of World War II and its deeply personal consequences. For thirty-five years, Max Hastings has researched and written about different aspects of the war. Now, for the first time, he gives us a magnificent, single-volume history of the entire conflict. Through his strikingly detailed stories of everyday people—of soldiers, sailors and airmen; British housewives and Indian peasants; SS killers and the citizens of Leningrad—Hastings provides a singularly intimate portrait of the world at war. Remarkably informed and wide-ranging, Inferno is both elegantly written and cogently argued. Above all, it is a new and essential understanding of one of the greatest and bloodiest events of the twentieth century.
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Already winning acclaim as one of the best accounts of combat ever written, Black Hawk Down is a minute-by-minute, heart-stopping account of the 1993 raid on Mogadishu, Somalia. Late in the afternoon of Sunday, October 3 1993, 140 elite US Soldiers abseiled from helicopters into a teeming market neighbourhood in the heart of the city. Their mission was to abduct two top lieutenants of a Somali warlord and return to base. It was supposed to take them about an hour.Instead, they were pinned down through a long and terrible night in a hostile city, fighting for their lives against thousands of heavily armed Somalis. Two of their high-tech helicopters were shot out of the sky. When the unit was rescued the following morning, eighteen American soldiers were dead and more than seventy badly injured. The Somali toll was far worse - more than five hundred killed and over a thousand injured.Authoritative, gripping, and insightful, Black Hawk Down is destined to become a classic of war reporting. It is already the most accurate, detailed account of modern combat ever written.
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Cornelius Ryan
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Simon
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A Bridge Too Far
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No crease to spine, tips of front corners slightly damaged, coffee stain on bottom side page edges. 6 1/4 By 9 1/4" 1995. Look for movie by the same name about this greatest battle of WW II.
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Alison Weir
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Ballantine
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The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn
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This gripping historical tale by Alison Weir might change the way you look at one of the most infamous periods of English history. Weaving a rich tapestry of Tudor court life, politics, and the personal tragedy of Anne Boleyn, it offers a compassionate look at a woman often vilified by history. If you're a history buff fascinated by the complexities of royal intrigue and character studies, "The Lady in the Tower" could give you a fresh perspective on Anne's tumultuous story.
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Rashid I. Khalidi
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Profile
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The Hundred Years' War on Palestine : A History of Settler Colonial Conquest and Resistance
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Shortlisted for the 2020 Cundill History Prize'Riveting and original ... a work enriched by solid scholarship, vivid personal experience, and acute appreciation of the concerns and aspirations of the contending parties in this deeply unequal conflict ' Noam ChomskyThe twentieth century for Palestine and the Palestinians has been a century of denial: denial of statehood, denial of nationhood and denial of history. The Hundred Years War on Palestine is Rashid Khalidi's powerful response. Drawing on his family archives, he reclaims the fundamental right of any people: to narrate their history on their own terms.Beginning in the final days of the Ottoman Empire, Khalidi reveals nascent Palestinian nationalism and the broad recognition by the early Zionists of the colonial nature of their project. These ideas and their echoes defend Nakba - the Palestinian term for the establishment of the state of Israel - the cession of the West Bank and Gaza to Jordan and Egypt, the Six Day War and the occupation. Moving through these critical moments, Khalidi interweaves the voices of journalists, poets and resistance leaders with his own accounts as a child of a UN official and a resident of Beirut during the 1982 seige. The result is a profoundly moving account of a hundred-year-long war of occupation, dispossession and colonialisation.
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Stephen E. Ambrose
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Simon
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Band of Brothers Us Tie in : E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne : from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest
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This book is a gripping account of the remarkable men of Easy Company, who demonstrated unparalleled bravery and loyalty in the face of adversity during World War II. From the intense training in Georgia to the climactic capture of Hitler's Eagle's Nest, readers will be captivated by the unbreakable bond and sacrifice exhibited by these ordinary men turned extraordinary soldiers. Ambrose's vivid storytelling transports readers into the heart of the action, making it a must-read for anyone interested in history, war, and the power of camaraderie.
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Kathryn Harrison
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Doubleday
Joan of Arc : A Life Transfigured
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The profoundly inspiring and fully documented saga of Joan of Arc, the young peasant girl whose "voices" moved her to rally the French nation and a reluctant king against British invaders in 1428, has fascinated artistic figures as diverse as William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Voltaire, George Bernard Shaw, Bertolt Brecht, Carl Dreyer, and Robert Bresson. Was she a divinely inspired saint? A schizophrenic? A demonically possessed heretic, as her persecutors and captors tried to prove?Every era must retell and reimagine the Maid of Orleans's extraordinary story in its own way, and in Joan of Arc: A Life Transfigured, the superb novelist and memoirist Kathryn Harrison gives us a Joan for our time—a shining exemplar of unshakable faith, extraordinary courage, and self-confidence during a brutally rigged ecclesiastical inquisition and in the face of her death by burning. Deftly weaving historical fact, myth, folklore, artistic representations, and centuries of scholarly and critical interpretation into a compelling narrative, she restores Joan of Arc to her rightful position as one of the greatest heroines in all of human history.
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Ruud van der Rol
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Anne Frank
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Recommended for young readers to understand the harsh realities of the Holocaust through Anne Frank's perspective presented in an easy-to-understand manner with vivid illustrations. The book can leave readers with a profound realization of the atrocities of war and their impact on innocent lives.
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Tony Langham, Ruud van der Rol, Rian Verhoeven |
Puffin
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Anne Frank, Beyond The Diary - A Photographic Remembrance
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Recommendation: This book is a unique memoir of Anne Frank's life with real photographs that make it an emotional and gripping experience. Readers interested in history and personal accounts of World War II would find this book a worthy read. The photographs capture the true essence of Anne's story, making it easier for readers to connect with her life and struggles.
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Schindler's List recreates the true story of Oskar Schindler, the Czech-born southern German industrialist who risked his life to save over 1,100 of his Jewish factory workers from the death camps in Nazi-occupied Poland. Thomas Keneally's "documentary novel," based on the recollections of the Schindlerjuden (Schindler's Jews), Schindler himself, and other witnesses, is told in a series of snapshot stories. It recounts the lives of the flamboyant profiteer and womanizer Schindler; Schindler's long-suffering wife, Emilie; the brutal SS (Nazi secret service) commandant Amon Goeth; Schindler's quietly courageous factory manager, Itzhak Stern; and dozens of other Jews who underwent the horrors of the Nazi machinery. At the center of the story, though, are the actions and ambitions of Schindler, who comes to Kraków, Poland, seeking his fortune and ends up outwitting the SS to protect his Jewish employees. It is the story of Schindler's unlikely heroism and of one man's attempt to do good in the midst of outrageous evil. The book explores the complex nature of virtue, the importance of individual human life, the role of witnesses to the Holocaust and the attention to rules and details that sustained the Nazi system of terror.
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Iris Chang
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Basic
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The Rape Of Nanking - The Forgotten Holocaust Of World War II
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This book is a must-read for history buffs who want to learn about one of the most horrific acts of violence in history, providing a detailed account of the massacre that's both compelling and harrowing. The book is written in a straightforward manner that's easy to read, but its descriptions of the violence that occurred are hard to swallow. However, it's important to remember that we must confront our past mistakes as humans to better ourselves, and this book is a brave attempt to do just that.
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Hannah Arendt, Amos Elon |
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Eichmann in Jerusalem
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Sparking a flurry of heated debate, Hannah Arendt’s authoritative and stunning report on the trial of German Nazi leader Adolf Eichmann first appeared as a series of articles in The New Yorker in 1963. This revised edition includes material that came to light after the trial, as well as Arendt’s postscript directly addressing the controversy that arose over her account. A major journalistic triumph by an intellectual of singular influence, Eichmann in Jerusalem is as shocking as it is informative — an unflinching look at one of the most unsettling (and unsettled) issues of the twentieth century.