This month’s top picks in history takes us from the Civil War to the Wild West, from Vietnam to China, and from World War II to the Iraq War, revealing, at each stop, that an understanding of the world around us requires an understanding of how we got to this point.
May brings with it a great crop of new books in history. From the Revolutionary War, to 19th century China, to World War II-era London, these books introduce the reader to new insights and historical accounts while sometimes shaking the foundations of old ones. Just in time for Father’s Day, here are six top picks […]