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Ready to add some great history to your reading list? This curated roundup highlights compelling, deeply researched books—from sweeping global histories to up-close biographies—that make the past feel alive and reveal new perspectives on the people, ideas and events that shaped our world.
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Compelling new reads for every history buff.
These books attempt to answer the question: 'What happened?'
A plane crash...self-amputation...438 days at sea.
His full radical vision has often been softened and sanitized.
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A plane crash...self-amputation...438 days at sea.
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