Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has passed away at the age of 100. As one of the nation's most influential diplomats, he was a polarizing force, despised and even reviled by some as a war criminal or corrupt murderer, and praised by others as a pioneer of foreign policy. These are some of the books to better understand his legacy and his pivotal role in the Cold War and introducing Realpolitik to US policy.

Kissinger: A Biography

Master of the Game: Henry Kissinger and the Art of Middle East Diplomacy

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What to Read By and About Henry Kissinger (1923-2023)

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has passed away at the age of 100. These are some of the books to better understand his legacy.

Gun Barons: The Weapons That Transformed America and the Men Who Invented Them

First Peoples of Great Salt Lake: A Cultural Landscape from Nevada to Wyoming

Longstreet: The Confederate General Who Defied the South

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The winner of this year's  Wolfson History Prize has just been announced. The prestigious prize recognizes and celebrates books which combine excellence in research with readability. The winner is an important account of how people in Nazi-occupied Europe resisted the Third Reich. This year's shortlist also transported history buffs from the Qing dynasty to the streets of 19th-century London. Note: one shortlisted book, "African and Caribbean People in Britain" by Hakim Adi is not currently available on Tertulia. 

Resistance: The Underground War Against Hitler, 1939-1945

Vagabonds: Life on the Streets of Nineteenth-Century London

Portable Magic: A History of Books and Their Readers

Wolfson History Prize 2023: See the Winner and Finalists

The Wolfson History Prize 2023

The Wolfson History Prize is the UK’s most prestigious history prize. It recognizes and celebrates books which combine excellence in research with readability. 

During this time of crisis in the Middle East, we’ve turned to some trusted sources to see what books the experts recommend reading for context on the history and present state of the Israel-Palestine conflict. These recommendations have been compiled from the Financial Times, Economist, Foreign Policy and The Guardian. 

The Accidental Empire: Israel and the Birth of the Settlements, 1967-1977

A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy

Where the Line Is Drawn: A Tale of Crossings, Friendships, and Fifty Years of Occupation in Israel-Palestine

An Israel-Palestine Reading List: Recommendations from the Experts

During this time of crisis in the Middle East, we’ve turned to some trusted sources to see what books the experts recommend reading for context on the history and present state of the Israel-Palestine conflict. 

Go back in time with 18 of the best new history books published in 2023, including books from cultural critic Ethan Mordden, reporter Yepoka Yeebo, and bestselling author David Grann. From an 18th-century British shipwreck to the evolution of humanism from the 14th to the 21st centuries, these books will help you understand the world we live in today.

The New York Times Best Seller

The Story of Art Without Men

A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them

Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA

The 18 Best History Books of 2023 So Far

Go back in time with 18 of the best new history books published in 2023. From the story of an 18th-century British shipwreck to the evolution of humanism since the 14th century, these books will help you understand the world we live in today.

Pulitzer winners abound in this list of presidential biographies that will stand the test of time.

His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life

Truman

First in His Class: A Biography of Bill Clinton

The Best Presidential Biographies to Add to Your Reading List in 2023

11 Best Presidential Biographies to Read in 2023

Each year, thousands of authors publish their scholarly contributions in new books, and it's almost impossible to keep up with which of these are the most accessible and rewarding to a general audience. We've put together a curated list of some of our favorite university press books this year that offer in-depth and expert takes on  history, cultural studies and policy. Readers seeking a deeper understanding of subjects ranging from the history of Roe vs. Wade, to the 2020 summer uprisings in Portland, to the contributions of late singer-activist Sinead O'Connor, will love these rigorous and enriching reads.

Roe: The History of a National Obsession

Why Sinéad O'Connor Matters

The Women of the Far Right: Social Media Influencers and Online Radicalization

Best Books of 2023 Released by University Presses

Best Books of 2023 Released by University Presses (So Far)

Check out this selection of the best books of 2023 that were published by university presses, including books about the history of Roe, the 2020 summer uprisings in Portland, and the contributions of late singer-activist Sinead O'Connor.

You'll want to savor these books that cover the history of food, from the fascinating story behind our relationship to salt by food history master Mark Kurlansky, to books about the enduring popularity of Mexican food in the U.S. and how ancient trade along the Silk Road has influenced our diets.

Chocolate Wars: The 150-Year Rivalry Between the World's Greatest Chocolate Makers

Ice: From Mixed Drinks to Skating Rinks--A Cool History of a Hot Commodity

The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food

15 Books About Food History That You'll Absolutely Devour

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You'll savor these food history books, from the story behind our relationship to salt by genre master Mark Kurlansky, to books about the enduring popularity of Mexican food in the U.S. and how trade along the Silk Road influenced our diets today.

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