History
Telling the Truth about History
Paperback
"A fascinating historiographical essay. . . . An unusually lucid and inclusive explication of what it ultimately at stake in the culture wars over the nature, goals, and efficacy of history as a discipline."—Booklist
Shores of Knowledge: New World Discoveries and the Scientific Imagination
Paperback
An engrossing history of the voyages of exploration that ignited curiosity about nature and gave birth to modern science.
The Relentless Revolution: A History of Capitalism
Paperback
"Splendid: the global history of capitalism in all its creative—and destructive—glory." —New York Times Book Review
Firebrand of Liberty: The Story of Two Black Regiments That Changed the Course of the Civil War
Hardback
A nearly forgotten Civil War episode is restored to history in this masterful account.
Between Salt Water and Holy Water: A History of Southern Italy
Paperback
"Lucid, evocative, and richly detailed." —Jay Parini