Top Book Summary in History & Society

Harrowing escape across borders ignites both acclaim and cultural controversy

Foods that changed history: from empires to modern health.

A witty exploration of romance through the ages, from Jane Austen's era to modern app-driven courtship.

Lincoln's wartime leadership unveiled: How he mastered military strategy and redefined the role of commander-in-chief during the Civil War.

Art, speed, and revolution collide in 1970s counterculture America and Italy.

A powerful exploration of Black female friendship, identity, and community in a small Ohio town across decades.

Explore America's turbulent journey from declaring independence to establishing a constitutional republic, revealing how the fragile Confederation period ultimately led to a revolutionary new form of government.

Uncover lethal secrets as a detective hunts his relative's killer.

Discover how seven companies controlled 85% of global oil after WWII, operating like sovereign powers until OPEC and nationalization movements broke their dominance and transformed the energy landscape.

Explore how the United States maintains hegemonic control over 191 countries through economic manipulation, surveillance networks, and systematic violence. A chilling examination of the machinery behind modern empire and its human cost.

Exploring why public trust in journalism is crashing and how polarization traps us in information bubbles. Discover research-backed solutions for bridging divides and fostering authentic dialogue across political differences.

A detailed, engaging history of nuclear meltdowns and disasters from the 19th century to Fukushima.

Daniel James Brown's Olympic rowing tale

Hemingway's vivid memoir of 1920s Paris, capturing the essence of expatriate life and literary friendships in a bygone era.

A compelling exploration of free speech's history and importance, from ancient Athens to modern social media debates.

Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of Andrew Jackson, exploring his controversial presidency and lasting impact on American democracy.

A poignant historical novel exploring grief and family through the lens of Shakespeare's son's untimely death from plague.

Faith, doubt, and dangerous questions across Istanbul and Oxford.