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History

Dive into the rich tapestry of human history with Book Hero’s History collection. Explore pivotal moments, influential figures, and transformative events that have shaped civilizations across the ages. From ancient empires to modern revolutions, this collection offers a deep and thoughtful examination of our shared past. Whether you're a scholar, history buff, or curious reader, these meticulously researched books provide invaluable insights into the triumphs, struggles, and legacies of humanity. Discover the stories that have shaped the world as we know it.
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Saving Elli

Saving Elli

By Doug Gold

Saving Elli by Doug Gold is a gripping memoir that recounts the extraordinary life of Elli, a Holocaust survivor. It...

The Spy and the Traitor

The Spy and the Traitor

By Ben Macintyre

The Spy and the Traitor by Ben Macintyre tells the riveting true story of Oleg Gordievsky, a top KGB officer...

Kiwi Country

Kiwi Country

By Te Radar

Kiwi Country by Te Radar offers an engaging exploration of New Zealand's rich history and culture through a mix of...

A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0

A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0

By Bill Bryson

A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 by Bill Bryson offers an approachable guide to science and natural history, exploring...

Man's Search For Meaning

Man's Search For Meaning

By Viktor E Frankl

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl explores the author's experiences in Nazi concentration camps and the development of...

Speaking My Language Te Korero i Toku Reo

Speaking My Language Te Korero i Toku Reo

By Mike McRoberts

Speaking My Language Te Kōrero i Tōku Reo by Mike McRoberts is an insightful memoir where McRoberts, a seasoned journalist,...

This Way Up

This Way Up

By Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman

In This Way Up by Mark Cooper-Jones and Jay Foreman, the narrative explores the world of unusual and humorous maps...

The Gulag Archipelago

The Gulag Archipelago

By Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn is a profound exploration of the Soviet Union's forced labour camp system. It combines...

The Hundred Years' War on Palestine

The Hundred Years' War on Palestine

By Rashid I. Khalidi

The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid I. Khalidi offers a narrative history of the conflict between Zionist settlers...

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

By Dee Brown

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown provides a detailed and poignant account of the injustices and brutalities...

Unwell Women

Unwell Women

By Elinor Cleghorn

Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn delves into the historical and cultural attitudes towards women's health and illness. It reveals the...

The Underground Railroad

The Underground Railroad

By Colson Whitehead

The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead is a powerful and imaginative narrative following Cora, a young slave who escapes from...

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Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

- Winston Churchill

History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside.

- John F. Kennedy

"We are not makers of history. We are made by history.

- Martin Luther King Jr

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

- Nelson Mandela

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