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The True Flag

By Stephen Kinzer

History

The public debate over American interventionism at the dawn of the 20th century is vividly brought to life in this "engaging, well-focused history" ( Kirkus , starred review). Should the United States use its military to dominate foreign lands? It's…

The Tank Killers

By Harry Yeide

History

"A fantastic read . . . Whether your interest is armour or history I would highly recommend this book" ( Military Modelling). The tank destroyer was a bold—though some would say flawed—answer to the challenge posed by the seemingly unstoppable…

The Siege

By Ben Macintyre

History

“For six days, it was the Iranian Embassy on Princes Gate in London that riveted the world. . . . Macintyre’s superb reconstruction restores it to vivid, complex life.”—The Washington Post A thrilling tick-tock recounting one of the most harrowing…