History

Discover the captivating account of the first pirates to raid the Pacific in the Golden Age of Piracy. This book follows…

This book presents the surprising story of Che Guevara, Fidel Castro, and the ragtag group of rebels who followed them.…

This book of history explores the connection between power, religion, and divinity in a secular age. Since 1492, men…

This traces the 40-year history of video games, highlighting one defining game from each year that captured the cultural…

Curated by Yoko Ono, this book provides an inside story of the making of a legendary album. It includes exclusive…

The dramatic history of a group of young black men who forged a new path in healthcare through the creation of…

In spite of a century of medical progress since the 1918 influenza pandemic, medical disasters continue to take us by…

Stars at Dawn traces the influence of women upon Prince Siddhartha, drawing neglected stories from ancient source…

This book goes into one of life’s darker sides by sharing the stories of some of the world’s most infamous murderers…

This explores the complex history of addiction, highlighting the ongoing challenges in understanding and treating it.…

A nostalgic journey through the history of video gaming, celebrating both the highs and humorous lows of the…

A detailed history of the Mission Municipal Forest, the first and longest-running community forest in Canada. Located in…

The 'cosm crew is updating our old "Faves" Superpacks. Jeff's includes:This Is PortlandAction!ApplicantThe Interstate…

Lost Cities of the Ancient World is a captivating of historical cities, long lost--ranging from the Neolithic to the…

This book explores the case of Jack the Ripper — the history of these serial murders in the Fall of 1888. This story…

A fun-filled activity book, Pride:A Seek-and-Find Celebration: Adventure through the History of the Queer…

The hidden and often mysterious side of World War II, uncovering the devious plots, covert operations, and espionage…

Part essay collection, part walking guide, and part history text, Chronicles of Old San Francisco has what you need to…

This is a vibrant picture book biography of Nichelle Nichols, for readers ages 4 to 8. As Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek,…

This is richly illustrated and explores the history and cultural significance of Stonehenge, one of the world's most…

This delves into the rich and multifaceted tradition of Goddess worship across the Indian subcontinent. The Goddess is…

Learn the fascinating connections between seemingly unrelated words, revealing surprising links across languages and…

In August 1897, young Belgian commandant Adrien de Gerlache set sail on the Belgica for a three-year expedition to…

A vibrant celebration of the history, highlights, and heroes of rap music, along with some other things. This…

This book presents the incredible true story of the Greely Expedition, one of the most harrowing adventures in polar…

A timeless translation of the prophecies and predictions of Nostradamus, famed French physician and astrologer. In the…

This book offers a delightful narrative history of pie in America, from the colonial era to the civil rights movement…

This is a picture book biography of Bayard Rustin, the man behind the 1963 March on Washington. On August 28, 1963, a…