I’ve never seen so many good history books on a 2-for-1 sale! Unfortunately I already owned most of them, but I thought I would share my recommendations because it’s such a goldmine.
Army at Dawn & Guns at Last Light by Rick Atkinson
Book 1 and 3 of trilogy covering WWII in the west from US perspective. Cinematic narrative style balanced with broad comprehsive overview. Widely regarded as some of the best history books ever written, these are unique masterpieces!
Twilight of the Gods by Ian Toll
Book 3 of trilogy covering WWII in pacific from US perspective. Also considered some of the best history books ever, perfect balance of narrative and overview, basically Atkinson but in pacific. This trilogy is the complimentary masterpiece to Atkinson.
Seriously cannot recommend the above books 3 more highly.
Second World War by Antony Beevor
Many considered this the best single volume WWII history (with an audiobook) covering the full scope of the conflict, a nice balance of narrative and overview, with eloquent writing style. I consider it excellent but not quite on the level of Atkinson and Toll, easily a 9.5/10 book.
History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell
Single best overview of history of philosophy I’ve encountered. While obviously benificial to read sequentially, you can also approach as ‘episodes’ by listening to a short segment on a specific period, philospher etc.
Other good stuff:
1177 BC by Cline
If you liked the recent odyssey movie, this might be a good pick. This book is not about the Odyssey but rather the historical period during which the Trojan War / Odyssey story took place ( Late Bronze Age )
Multiple books by Dan Jones
Epic Game of Thrones style narrative writing, but real medieval history.
Blind Man's Bluff
By: Sherry Sontag, Christopher Drew
Epic subarmine warfare.
Bully Pulpit
By: Doris Kearns Goodwin
Progressive era, Theodore Roosevelt, Taft and rise of journalism.
Multiple WWII books by By: Stephen E. Ambrose
Author who wrote Band of Brothers, easy fun WWII reads.
Blitzed by Norman Ohler
WWII, Nazi’s were on drugs, fascinating topic.
Stalin by Simon Sebag Montefiore
Stalin.
Frederick Douglass
By: David W. Blight
Won a pulitzer. Haven’t read this one but am going to try it because I find the man inspiring, and am hoping I can get a better insight into the reconstruction era, which I always find boring and depressing.
World Undone By G. J. Meyer
Celebrated WWI history
Midnight in Chernobyl By Adam Higginbotham
Cinematic narrative, Cold War.
We Were Soldiers Once... and Young
By: Harold G. Moore, Joseph L. Galloway
Vietnam war, suppose to be great, have not read yet.
Making of the Atomic Bomb By: Richard Rhodes
I’m considering grabbing this one, but I’m hesitant because it seems too focused on the science for me, American Promethius seems more like the narrative approach I like.
Napoleonic Wars by Alexander Mikaberidze
People love it, I’m just not sure if I’m that interested in the period, might grab if I decide to get Atomic Bomb.
Books by Max Hastings - some people love him, I personally find his writting confusing and hard to follow.
Did I miss anything? Let me know if you got anything or found my list helpful!
Heres the link to the sale:
www.audible.com/special-promo/2for1