The Founding Fortunes

The Founding Fortunes: Pledging Lives and Fortunes

by Tom Shachtman

In The Founding Fortunes, historian Tom Shachtman reveals the ways in which a dozen notable Revolutionaries deeply affected…

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The Founding Fortunes

Armchair Adventure Recommendations for August 2026

Summer may be winding down, but that doesn't mean that the adventures must stop. Below is…

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On the Trails of a Century of Mystery–Together

by Julie Summers and Jochen Hemmleb

There is no mystery more compelling than the unsolved mystery of George Mallory, Sandy Irvine, and…

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Featured Excerpt: The Phantom

by Bob Drury and Tom Clavin

Many U.S. soldiers fought bravely in Europe, but only a few of them were U.S. Marines.…

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Featured Excerpt: The Glitter and the Gold

by Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan

Shakespeare's line from the Merchant of Venice, "All that glitters is not gold" rings true for…

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Celebrating 250 Years of the USA

To honor the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, The History Reader has put…

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So Close to Home: German U-Boats in the Gulf of Mexico

by Michael J. Tougias

During World War II, Commander Harro Schacht daringly crossed the Atlantic Ocean to hunt for unsuspecting…

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A Glimpse Behind the Doors of London’s Eaton Square

by Alexander Larman

What do the famous figures of Vivien Leigh, Ian Fleming, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Diana Mitford…

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Featured Excerpt: The Magical Game

by Addy Baird

by Ay Baird

From players avoiding foul lines to never uttering the dreaded words "no hitter" to fans refusing…

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The Founding Fortunes