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As a young girl in a working-class neighborhood of Sydney, Australia, Geraldine Brooks longed to discover the places where history happens and culture comes from, so she enlisted pen pals who offered her a window on adolescence in the Middle East, Europe, and America. Twenty years later Brooks...

Stalin exchanged more than 600 messages with Allied leaders Churchill and Roosevelt during the Second World War. In this riveting volume - the fruit of a unique British-Russian scholarly collaboration - the messages are published and also analyzed within their historical context. Ranging from intimate personal greetings to weighty salvos about diplomacy and strategy, this book offers fascinating new revelations of the political machinations and human stories behind the Allied triumvirate.

Dive into the rich tapestry of Thomas Jeffersons life with this first volume of his public and private writings. Edited and compiled by his eldest grandson, Thomas Jefferson Randolph, this collection offers a unique glimpse into the thoughts and experiences of one of Americas founding fathers, published just three years after Jeffersons passing. Spanning a total of four volumes, Randolphs set captures the essence of Jeffersons legacy, making it an essential read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the personal reflections of influential figures. Summary by Joel Kindrick.

Discover the life and legacy of one of Americas most revered patriots through the eyes of his grandson, William Wirt Henry. As a former president of both the Virginia Historical Association and the American Historical Association, W.W. Henry delves deep into the beliefs and actions of his grandfather, Patrick Henry. This three-volume work offers an in-depth exploration of Henrys pivotal role in American history, revealing the man behind the famous speeches and correspondence that inspired a nation. Join us on this enlightening journey through the life of a true revolutionary. (Summary by ...

En 1571, tras sufrir un accidente montando a caballo, Michel de Montaigne abandona su posición como magistrado de Burdeos para retirarse a su castillo y empezar a escribir. Ese es el inicio, casi novelesco, de una de las obras más importantes de la cultura occidental. «No enseño ni adoctrino, lo que hago es relatar», afirma Montaigne. Y entretanto dialoga con los pensadores clásicos sobre todo tipo de cuestiones relativas a la condición humana.

“Dear Luke, We Need to Talk, Darth is proof that a funny book on pop culture doesn't have to be snide and nasty. I loved everything about it.” —Jim Gaffigan We all know how Darth Vader shared his big secret with Luke Skywalker, but what if he had delivered the news in a handwritten note...