Top Book Summary in History & Society

Discover the 700-year journey of the Kingdom of Navarra, from its Basque origins after Roncesvalles to its 1512 conquest, revealing how this small realm survived through diplomatic mastery between powerful neighbors.

David Byrne's insightful blend of music theory, autobiography, and social science.

A concise, engaging journey through economic history, illuminating how market forces have shaped our world from ancient times to today.

Weber explores how Protestant values shaped modern capitalism, linking religious beliefs to economic behavior and societal transformation.

A gripping account of the bloodiest battle in Vietnam, revealing its pivotal role in shaping American war strategy.

A poignant memoir exploring Lisa Brennan-Jobs' complex relationship with her famous father, Steve Jobs, and her search for belonging.

Missing girl. Desperate detective. Family secrets. Impossible moral choice.

A gripping tale of survival in Alaska's wilderness, exploring family dynamics, resilience, and the human spirit's indomitable nature.

Appalachian heroine defies 1950s censorship, delivering forbidden knowledge to the isolated

Magic rivals resurrect England's forgotten enchantments in spellbinding historical fantasy.

Supreme Court immunity ruling: reshaping presidential power beyond Nixon's dreams.

Explores how sex shapes human nature, evolution, and culture through a witty, scientific lens of evolutionary biology.

Explore how a doctor's son from Greece became 'The Philosopher,' whose groundbreaking work in logic, ethics, biology, and politics formed the foundation of Western thought and scientific inquiry for centuries.

An intimate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, revealing her public duties and private life with unparalleled depth and insight.

Discover Botswana's surprising military past, from defeating Voortrekkers at the Battle of Dimawe to the three Batswana-Boer Wars and modern peacekeeping missions—a rich conflict history often overlooked in Western education.

Riveting stories of military working dogs and their handlers, exploring the unbreakable bonds forged in the crucible of war.

Gripping exposé of Harvey Weinstein's sexual misconduct, sparking a global movement and empowering women to speak out against abuse.

Deep dive into the Canadian-designed T400 twin-turboshaft engine that transformed UH-1 helicopters, exploring its dual PT6 architecture, 1,800 horsepower capabilities, operational redundancy, and the political hurdles overcome to power critical U.S. military missions.