A. Lincoln

by Ronald C. White, Jr.

His signature—“A. Lincoln”—belied both humility and complexity. Here is a fresh definition of Lincoln as a man whose moral compass—whether guiding him on slavery, politics or religion—holds the key to understanding him.

Abigail & John

by Edith Gelles

Using a wealth of information and excerpts from their extensive correspondence, this first double biography of John and Abigail Adams views the birth of America through the lens of this extraordinary couple.

Abraham Lincoln

by George McGovern

Told by former senator and presidential candidate George McGovern, a unique, incisive look at our sixteenth president.

Abraham Lincoln's America (Map)

Earl B. McElfresh

Counts as 2

Lincoln’s life seen through maps of sites associated with his early years, a plan of the Lincoln White House and more.

After Diana

by Christopher Andersen

On the 10th anniversary of Diana’s death, get the real story behind the rumors, and answers to such question as “which prince appears headed for a breakdown?” “who the queen wants to succeed her” and more! Photos.

The Age of Lincoln

by Orville Vernon Burton

Traces the origins of Lincoln's vision of equality of opportunity under the law, a vision he saw as inextricably linked with the nation's founding and which the Radical Republicans would finalize in the forms of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.

The Age of Reagan

by Sean Wilentz

Historian Sean Wilentz explores Reagan’s rise to power and his impact on the American political landscape, illuminating the great events that defined America at the end of the 20th century and the opening of the 21st.

Agent Zigzag

by Ben MacIntyre

The extraordinary true story of the con man and double-agent who spied first for the Germans and then the British during World War II. A fascinating look at the grey areas that inevitably flourish during wartime.

Alamo in the Ardennes

by John C. McManus

With nearly every page pounding with action, The Alamo in the Ardennes brings you one amazing combat tale after another from a little-known but critical engagement in the Battle of the Bulge. 20 B/W photos.

Alice

by Stacy A. Cordery

Counts as 2

She was the ultimate insider: daughter of Teddy Roosevelt and wife and mistress to Washington’s top politicians.

All the News Unfit to Print

by Eric Burns

From the 18th century to the modern day, an incisive, provocative look at a litany of journalistic misdeeds.

America's Prophet

by Bruce Feiler

A fascinating look at how the story of Exodus has been a recurring source of inspiration in American history.

The American Civil War

by John Keegan

Returns to America’s bloodiest war to uncover dimensions of the conflict that have eluded earlier historiography.

American Creation

by Joseph Ellis

In a soaring narrative, Pulitzer Prize winner Ellis gives us the real story of the American Founding.

American History Revised

by Seymour Morris, Jr.

A litany of historical surprises, from the fact that the bestselling American book was written in one day to the mock attack on Pearl Harbor that revealed that the fleet was vulnerable to destruction on a Sunday morning.