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Based on extensive primary research, this detailed case study will magnetize readers interested in U.S. Civil War history and politics.

Ladies-in-waiting, the only king of Haiti, polar exploration, and JFK top history topics in mid-winter.

From World War II to the Renaissance to 1177 BCE, these works of nonfiction are time machines to the past.

Essential reading for both general audiences and scholars who are interested in an engaging overview of Japan’s complex history.

A wide swath of the past is covered in these titles, from a ninth-century battle in Europe to harrowing and heroic tales of women during World War II and a story of diamonds and murder in the Amazon.

The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

History highlights include an exploration of the Wild West, a book about the discovery of Ernest Shackleton’s Endurance, a history of moutaineering, and a look at reproductive rights pioneers; plus two hit podcasts receive book treatments.

History highlights include books about the social and economic impacts of the Freedman’s Bank, the creation of Handel’s Messiah, an exploration of how Black Americans have sought to transform their lives, and a history of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Rebecca Nagle investigates the forced removal of Indigenous people onto treaty lands in the U.S., Yuval Noah Harari considers how information has shaped the world, and more.