History
American Heroes: Profiles of Men and Women Who Shaped Early America
Paperback
"A wise, humane and beautifully written book." —Bret Stephens, Wall Street Journal
American Slavery, American Freedom
Paperback
"Thoughtful, suggestive and highly readable."—New York Times Book Review
Roger Williams: The Church and the State
Paperback
An illuminating portrait of the nation's earliest—and most passionate—advocate for the total separation of church and state.
Bolshoi Confidential: Secrets of the Russian Ballet from the Rule of the Tsars to Today
Paperback
In this “incredibly rich” (New York Times) definitive history of the Bolshoi Ballet, visionary performances onstage compete with political machinations backstage.
The Regency Years: During Which Jane Austen Writes, Napoleon Fights, Byron Makes Love, and Britain Becomes Modern
Hardback
A surprising and lively history of an overlooked era that brought the modern world of art, culture, and science decisively into view.