History Books Reviews & Ratings

"It's tough to predict the future, especially because public attitudes and technology keeps changing and thus messing... more "

"This book was clearly rushed into production to take advantage of Apollo 11's fortieth anniversary, and the result of... more "

"I remember going through school and learning about American history and the writing of the Constitution, but I never... more "

"The Warring States period Warring States Period 475-221 BCE is a history of constant warfare, of alliances and... more "

"No spoilers. I am a voracious reader, with many years of reading behind me. This is one of the 5 best books I've... more "

"Jon K says is took 3 years to research this book and 1
year to write it. This is a good book but I found it a... more "

"The story is incredible. However, it is written very poorly and the author repeats things to many times. more "

""Then Moses called to Joshua and said to him in the sight of all Israel, 'Be strong and courageous, for you shall go... more "

"Is civilization, as we know it today, invincible? Considering human existence since the beginning, it's a tough call... more "

"1959 is certainly a worthy subject for a book, but I have to admit a bias...that was the year I was born. However, I... more "

"MacMillan's call for historians to take back the discipline of writing and thinking about history is a welcome sight.... more "

"I enjoyed this book as much for the perspective that it is told from as I did reading the normally buried individual... more "

"As another reviewer noted "Many things are presented as facts that are actually storytelling". Among other noted... more "

"Thanks to Lewis Sorley. This is an objective history. The truth is very difficult to bear. God bless the men and... more "

"This is THE ONE book every uniformed service member must read: Military, Police, and Fire. Training Officers - you... more "

"Fast Food Nation is a very eye opening and informative book. Schlosser examines all sides of the fast food industry.... more "

"An excellent book. Authentic pictures that give one a true feel of how it was and an appreciation of the dreadfulness... more "

"It's tough to sum up Lincoln's "wit and wisdom" in a single volume, but this little book takes a valiant stab at it.... more "

"Antony Beevor's "Stalingrad: The Fateful Siege: 1942-1943" is simply a wonderful look at one of the most important... more "

"I became interested in the canal after watching a program on History Channel. This book did not disappoint. It... more "