Best History Books

History and Evolution

by Matthew H. Nitecki, Doris V. Nitecki

1992

Explores the differences and similarities of historical and evolutionary approaches to investigating and interpreting the past. The 11 papers were presented at the Spring Systematics Symposium in Chicago, May 1989. They discuss philosophy a…

Jews, God, and History

by Max I. Dimont

1994

The acclaimed book that spans centuries and circles the globe to tell the astounding 4,000-year story of the Jewish people and their triumphant contributions to the history of Asia, Europe, and America. First published 30 years ago, this mi…

The Cambridge History of Turkey

by Kate Fleet, Suraiya N. Faroqhi, Reşat Kasaba

2006

Volume 3 of The Cambridge History of Turkey covers the period from 1603 to 1839.…

An Outline History of the World

by H.A. Davies

2024

An Outline History of the World by H. A. Davies is a sweeping chronicle of human history, encompassing the grand narrative from the ancient world to the cusp of the 20th century. Originally published in 1928, Davies' tome remains an imp…

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Time and Power

by Christopher Clark

2021

Inspired by the insights of Reinhart Koselleck and François Hartog, two pioneers of the "temporal turn" in historiography, Clark shows how Friedrich Wilhelm rejected the notion of continuity with the past, believing instead that a…

A History of the Soviet Union from the Beginning to the End

by Peter Kenez

2006

An examination of political, social and cultural developments in the Soviet Union. The book identifies the social tensions and political inconsistencies that spurred radical change in the government of Russia, from the turn of the century t…

London, a Social History

by Roy Porter

1998

An extraordinary city, London grew from a backwater in the Classical Age into an important medieval city and significant Renaissance urban center to a modern colossus--full of a free people ever evolving. Roy Porter touches the pulse of his…

From Grand Duchy to Modern State

by Osmo Jussila, Seppo Hentilä, Jukka Nevakivi

1999

In this book historians Osmo Jussila, Seppo Hentilä, and Jukka Nevakivi cover the three periods of Finland's history since 1809. Their fast-moving narrative style brings to life the interaction of social and political forces and powerfu…

The Work of Jacques Le Goff and the Challenges of Medieval History

by Miri Rubin

1997

Essays on medieval history inspired by, and engaging with, the work of Jacques Le Goff. The essays in this volume arise from the proceedings of a conference held in 1994 to celebrate the life and work of the eminent French medievalist Jacqu…

Created Equal

by Jacqueline A. Jones, Peter H. Wood, Thomas Borstelmann, Vicki L. Ruiz, Elaine Tyler May

2013

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized ve…

An Introduction to Book History

by David Finkelstein, Alistair McCleery

2013

This second edition of An Introduction to Book History provides a comprehensive critical introduction to the development of the book and print culture. Each fully revised and updated chapter contains new material and covers recent developme…