Great History Books about Changing Times (9 books)

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These books explore different periods of history that had a huge impact on the world at large. If you are looking for insight into why things are the way they are today, these books might do the trick.,These books explore different periods of history that had a huge impact on the world at large. If you are looking for insight into why things are the way they are today, these books might do the trick.

1

Hong Kong
Morris, Jan
"Hong Kong explores how this great city got to be where it is today."

2

1858
Chadwick, Bruce
"This author makes a very persuasive argument for why 1858 was such an important year."

3

America Reborn
Walker, Martin
"“The American Century” is explored through this work. The author discusses 26 key figures."

4

The Wrong War
West, Bing
"The Wrong War: Grit, Strategy and the Way Out of Afghanistan discusses the war in Afghanistan and seeks to achieve a deeper understanding of the conflict."

5

Memory And The Mediterranean
Braudel, Fernand
"This fascinating book explores the roots of Western civilization."

6

A History Of Egypt
Thompson, Jason
"Are you wondering about Egypt after the protests in 2011? This book will take you back to early times to help you understand this country's history."

7

Wall Street Stories: Introduction By Jack Schwager
Lefevre, Edwin
"While technically a work of historical fiction, Wall Street Stories explores the history of Wall Street."