Nonfiction / History Best Sellers

How decisions were made on the war in Afghanistan, the campaign in Pakistan and the fight against terrorism.

Thomas Paine-inspired thoughts on government.

A small group of Special Forces operatives fought the Taliban on horseback shortly after Sept. 11.

The attempt to preserve, and later to locate, art works stolen by the Nazis during World War II.

This \"alternative history\" of American liberalism finds its roots in classical fascism.

The scientist\'s life and ideas.

Selections from the 40th president\'s daily White House diaries; originally published in 2007.

The Age of Turbulence is a book by Alan Greenspan, published in 2007. The book is a story of Greenspan's life and career, and of the economic and political events of the last century.

The conservative talk-show host on \"the world\'s biggest problems.\"

George Tenet takes readers inside the CIA and the White House in this memoir of his time as Director of Central Intelligence

The story of George Harrison and Pattie Boyd’s marriage, as told by the woman who inspired some of the Beatles’ most enduring love songs.

Readers\' letters about their fathers in response to “Big Russ and Me.”

The author chronicles the aftermath of the Venetian fire.

In this masterful and engrossing account, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas E. Ricks takes us inside the planning and execution of the war in Iraq, revealing the miscalculations and mistakes that led to the greatest foreign policy disaster in recent American history.

In Culture Warrior, Bill O'Reilly takes on the culture wars.

In State of Denial, Bob Woodward takes readers inside the Bush administration's response to the 9/11 attacks.

A biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in 2006 and an inspiration for the film “Oppenheimer.”

"1776" by David McCullough is a historical narrative that provides a detailed account of the events surrounding the American Revolutionary War in the year 1776. The book explores the challenges faced by the Continental Army and the pivotal moments that shaped the nation's history. McCullough's work combines meticulous research with engaging storytelling, making history accessible to a wide audience.

The challenges that shaped the leadership abilities of four presidents: Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson.

The author chronicles the life and Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson.

The political genius of Abraham Lincoln, revealed in his relationship with his cabinet; originally published in 2005.

A biography of the first Treasury secretary, a major author of the Federalist Papers and an advocate of strong central government. Originally published in 2004 and the basis of the Broadway play.

A World War II veteran works for a crime boss and comes into contact with the union boss Jimmy Hoffa. The basis of the movie \"The Irishman.\"

An overview of the 1918 flu epidemic and cautionary tale for similar kinds of large-scale outbreaks.

The author discusses the 9/11 attacks and the War on Terror.

The inside story of how and why President George W. Bush decided to go to war with Iraq

America as a \"city on a hill.\"

The book intertwines the story of architect Daniel Burnham and serial killer H.H. Holmes during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

Bush at War is a book about the George W. Bush administration and the War on Terror

The story of the men who flew the B-24 bombers during World War II

A collection of essays and articles about the September 11th attacks and their aftermath.

"Master of the Senate" by Robert A. Caro is a biography that forms part of Caro's multi-volume series on Lyndon B. Johnson. The book delves into Johnson's political career, particularly his influential role in the United States Senate. Caro's detailed research and narrative prowess offer readers an in-depth exploration of political power, ambition, and the complexities of governance.

A biography of the country\'s first vice president and second president.

Seabiscuit is the story of the underdog racehorse who became one of the most popular sports figures of the 1930s.

Judith Miller delves into the world of biological warfare, examining the threat of bioterrorism and the challenges in countering infectious diseases.

book description: Flags of Our Fathers is a history of the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II. The book chronicles the lives of the six men who raised the American flag on Mount Suribachi, as well as the battle itself.

A historical account of the building of the transcontinental railroad

The shocking story of the final days of John F. Kennedy, Jr. and his wife Carolyn Bessette.

A former Reagan administration official’s inside account of the rise and fall of the Reagan revolution

Brokaw pays tribute to the generation that came of age during World War II. The book features interviews and stories of individuals who exemplify the resilience, courage, and contributions of the people of that era.