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Susan Ronald
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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The Rise of the Weimar Republic
by Susan Ronald
dd In the following excerpt from Hitler’s Aristocrats, author Susan Ronald discusses the…
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Men on White Horses
by Susan Ronald
WCAG Heading There’s a chapter in my new book, Hitler’s Aristocrats, titled “Men on White…
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Celebrating the Holidays: 15 Books History Buffs Will Love
by The History Reader
WCAG Heading While the holidays are primarily a time to reconnect with…
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Who was Joe Kennedy?
by Susan Ronald
WCAG Heading In the following excerpt from The Ambassador, acclaimed biographer Susan Ronald…
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Joe Kennedy: A Complex and Shocking Ambassador
by Susan Ronald
WCAG Heading To say that there were more than a few things I…
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The Life of Florence Gould: American Beauty, Noted Philanthropist, Nazi Collaborator
by Susan Ronald
WCAG Heading A Dangerous Woman is Susan Ronald’s revealing biography of Florence Gould, fabulously…
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Susan Ronald
Back to School History Reads: September 2025
Looking for your next history read? Need a book for back to school season? Check out…
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National Aviation Day Must-Reads
Each year on August 19th, America celebrates National Aviation Day. Today, we bring you our favorite…
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20th Century Queer Women of Means
by Cathy Pegau
Cathy Pegau, author of A Murderous Business: A Mystery, shares with The History Reader how…
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Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the Backbone of Civilization
by Tim Queeney
Tim Queeney's Rope is a unique and compelling adventure through the history of rope and its impact…
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Every Weapon I Had
Introductory Excerpt
by Paris Davis
In Every Weapon I Had, author Paris Davis shares the story of a…
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An Eager Beaver’s Birthday
by Tom Clavin
Tom Clavin writes about Jay Zeamer, an Eagle Scout and skilled pilot during…
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Summer History Reading: August 2025
Looking for your next history read? Check out some of our favorite new history books publishing…
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Rope’s Role in Colonial America’s Tarring and Feathering
by Tim Queeney
Tim Queeney, author of Rope: How a Bundle of Twisted Fibers Became the…
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