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By HarperCollins
If your dad loves history, why not surprise him with a thoughtfully chosen book?
Whether he's fascinated by ancient civilizations, World War II, or untold stories of the past, we've rounded up a selection of must-read titles perfect for history lovers.
The Sailing of the Intrepid
Montel Williams,
David Fisher
Hardback
$30.00
$27.90
From 22-year naval and marine veteran Montel Williams comes a page-turning history of how one WWII aircraft carrier’s crew defied all odds, a remarkable and inspiring tale of survival.
The Invisible Spy
Thomas Maier
Hardback
$32.99
$30.68
The true story of the inspiration behind James Bond: a former NFL player turned White House insider who worked with Churchill’s undercover agents in New York City during WWII.
You Have Unleashed a Storm
David Viola
Hardback
$32.99
$30.68
Uncover the untold story of domestic terrorism and political radicalism in '60s and '70s New York City and its echoes in our current moment.
Black on Black
Daniel Black
Paperback
$21.99
$20.45
Propulsive, intimate and achingly relevant, Black on Black is cultural criticism at its openhearted best. A historical deep dive into and celebration of the fortitude of the Black community.
The Meaning of Beer
Jonny Garrett
Hardback
$32.99
$30.68
What’s the oldest and most consumed alcoholic beverage on earth? Beer, of course. Learn why it might just be one of our more important inventions.
Barkley
Timothy Bella
Paperback
$21.99
$20.45
The definitive biography of Charles Barkley, exploring his early childhood, his storied NBA career, and his enduring legacy as a provocative voice in American pop culture
The Lost World of the Dinosaurs
Armin Schmitt
Hardback
$32.99
$30.68
An enrapturing tale of the age of the dinosaurs, tracing their earliest origins, their astounding two-hundred-million-year reign and their infamous demise
Box Office Poison
Tim Robey
Hardback
$32.99
$30.68
A riotous and revealing story of Hollywood’s most spectacular flops and how they ended careers, bankrupted studios and changed film history.
A Gentleman from Japan
Thomas Lockley
Hardback
$32.99
$30.68
An incredible sea story that turns the Age of Exploration on its head, following the first Japanese man to set foot on North America and England.
Fall of Civilizations
Paul Cooper
Hardback
$35.00
$32.55
Based on the podcast with over one hundred million downloads, Fall of Civilizations brilliantly explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they tipped over into collapse.
America's Deadliest Election
Dana Bash,
David Fisher
Hardback
$32.99
$30.68
From CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash, the fast-paced story of the violent election of 1872 that serves as a warning for today's divided politics.
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