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History and Current Events October 2026 |
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| The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill LeporeTaking inspiration from Hannah Arendt’s 1951 classic The Origins of Totalitarianism, Pulitzer Prize winner Jill Lepore’s thought-provoking latest examines the origins and evolution of artificial intelligence, detailing AI’s damaging influence over politics, economics, and the everyday fabric of life. |
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| Crossing the Wine-Dark Sea: Journeys Through Ancient Literature by Emily WilsonIn this engaging and accessible essay collection, classical studies professor Emily Wilson, whose work includes revered translations of Homer’s The Odyssey (which served as the inspiration for Christopher Nolan’s recent film adaptation) and The Iliad, discusses the complex history and challenges of translating ancient literature. |
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Castles: A Fortified History of the World
by Dan Jones
From New York Times bestselling historian Dan Jones, a grand and sweeping history of the world, told through over three thousand years of iconic fortifications Castles have been built to defend humanity for millennia--from the walls of Troy in the Bronze Age and the desert bastion of Krak des Chevaliers in Syria; to Windsor Castle and the Tower of London; to Himeji in Japan and Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. They have inspired terror and passion, foiled conquering forces, and been deployed as the ultimate expression of wealth, status, and supremacy.
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Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln
by Matthew Pinsker
An eye-opening portrait of Lincoln behind the scenes: Here is the career-long party politician whose brilliant coalition-building during the Civil War set the political foundation for emancipation and Union victory.
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| The Castle: Adventures in a World of Unraveling Men by Jon RonsonIn his nuanced and compelling latest, bestselling investigative journalist Jon Ronson (So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed) explores the modern masculinity crisis, focusing on the eyebrow-raising exploits of predatory steel industry heir Chris Mark; actor and alleged cannibal Armie Hammer; Ronson’s former friend, disgraced Irish showrunner Graham Linehan; “manosphere” content creator Dan Bilzerian; and more. |
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After the Fall: From the End of History to the Crisis of Democracy, How Politicians Broke Our World
by Ian Shapiro
A renowned political scientist's searing explanation for the rightward turn of global politics since the end of the Cold War. A compelling analysis--profoundly challenging to so many Western assumptions--with an admirable blend of realism, imagination, unflinching criticism, and generosity... By scrutinizing the roads not taken by politicians in the past, Shapiro maps out what better futures might still be possible.
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| The Everest Mystery: Sandy Irvine, George Mallory, and the Truth Still Buried on Everest by Julie Summers and Jochen HemmlebHistorians Julie Summers and Jochen Hemmleb chronicle Sandy Irvine and George Mallory’s ill-fated 1924 expedition to summit Mt. Everest, during which the explorers perished…but how? And when? Drawing upon letters and journal entries, this evocative and richly detailed account offers a compelling historical mystery... |
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| A Moment in the Sun: Black Manhattan Before the Civil War by Shane WhiteScholar Shane White’s well-researched revisionist history offers a lively look at Black social and cultural life in antebellum New York City, utilizing archival materials and firsthand accounts to detail how Black New Yorkers thrived in the face of massive societal upheaval. |
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