“Larger-than-life” is the theme of this month’s top picks in history: larger-than-life adventure, larger-than-life heroism, larger-than-life power. Whether it’s the thrilling tale of a search for a long-lost pirate ship, or an unprecedented look at the founding of the United States, June’s books are all about extraordinary people and extraordinary moments.
Father’s Day can be tricky—after you’ve exhausted “barbecue tools” and “hilarious barbecue apron,” what’s left? Is your father doomed to year after year of increasingly unfunny but manly aprons? If your dad is a fan of military history, we humbly present an alternative—pick him up a gripping story of real world battles, politics, and strategy. Here are six […]