This month’s best new history
Don't miss the best new history from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! Don't miss this month's history picks — which include a captivating biography of a World War II–era scholar, a gripping anthology from a Pulitzer Prize–winning author, and more! . 'If there is a soul in American history, it emerges — indeed, explodes — from these pages' (David W. Blight) WHY IT'S READWORTHY: The latest from a Pulitzer Prize–winning, #1 New York Times bestselling historian A powerful anthology that highlights pivotal moments in the nation's complex pursuit of a more perfect union "This is the one book everyone should read to celebrate our 250th birthday" (Walter Isaacson) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon Other formats and retailers What really caused the downfall of Easter Island? WHY IT'S READWORTHY: In this "bold and convincing" account ( Kirkus Reviews ), an archaeology scholar challenges long-held assumptions a...