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Alexander Larman
End of an Era
by Alexander Larman
In the introduction to the third and final installment in my Windsors trilogy,…
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Must-Read History Books of 2023
From spies, assassins, and dirty tricks in WWII to a revealing new biography of Jacqueline Kennedy…
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A State of Turmoil
by Alexander Larman
In 1937, the British monarchy was in a state of turmoil. The previous king, Edward VIII,…
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The Windsors at War
by Alexander Larman
dd dd When I finished writing The Crown in Crisis, the book that…
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The Smoking Gun: Was MI5 Aware of a Plot to Kill King Edward VIII?
by Alexander Larman
Someone once said that there are only three really enjoyable parts of creating…
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Alexander Larman
Fascinating Historical Finds: May 2025
Looking for your next history read? Check out our favorite new history books publishing in May…
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Lincoln Ellsworth—American Polar Explorer (Part II)
by Buddy Levy
In Part I published previously on The History Reader, author Buddy Levy introduces…
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Guns, Chainsaws and Swords: The Rivals of the Humble Axe
by Rachel McCarthy James
Whack Job author Rachel McCarthy James takes a look at how guns, chainsaws,…
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Lincoln’s First Responder
by Tom Clavin
Earlier this week—April 14th—was the 160th anniversary of our Sixteenth President's assassination. Author…
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The Rebel Romanov
by Helen Rappaport
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Romanov Sisters comes the story of a…
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Project Mind Control
by John Lisle
In Project Mind Control, John Lisle reveals inside story of the CIA’s secret mind control project,…
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The Tragic Fire and Sinking of the
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Steamer
by Tom Clavin
March 31st is the 160th anniversary of one of the most shocking events…
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Riveting Historical Reads: April 2025
Looking for your next history read? Check out our favorite new history books publishing in April…
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