Historic spotlight
"The Day The World Came To Town" by Jim DeFede recounts the extraordinary events following the September 11, 2001 attacks when 38 planes were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. The narrative details how the tight-knit comm…
Chapter 1 Reveal the true moral of The Sea Wolves The Sea Wolves is a historical non-fiction book written by Lars Brownworth. It tells the fascinating story of the Vikings, specifically the Norwegian Vikings, during the Viking Age. Brownwo…
The Hollow Crown Chapter 1 What's The Hollow Crown The Hollow Crown is a historical book written by Dan Jones, an acclaimed historian and author. It focuses on the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that took place in England during…
Empire Of Pain Chapter 1 What’s the Book Empire Of Pain "Empire of Pain" is a non-fiction book written by Patrick Radden Keefe. It explores the history and inner workings of Purdue Pharma, a pharmaceutical company that played a significant…
The Information Chapter 1 What’s the Book Information "The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood" is a non-fiction book written by James Gleick. It explores the concept of information and its significance throughout history, delving in…
Upheaval Chapter 1 What’s the Book Upheaval "Upheaval: How Nations Cope with Crisis and Change" is a non-fiction book written by Jared Diamond. In this book, Diamond explores the factors that contribute to societal crises and how nations h…
Year Zero Chapter 1 What’s Year Zero "Year Zero: A History of 1945" by Ian Buruma is a book that examines the profound impact and historical significance of the year 1945. This pivotal year marked the end of World War II and witnessed vari…
Caste Chapter 1 What’s the Caste "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents" is a book written by Isabel Wilkerson, an American journalist and author. It was published in 2020 and explores the concept of caste in America and its parallels with…
Longitude logo Chapter 1 What is the Book Longitude about The book "Longitude" is a non-fiction book written by Dava Sobel. It was first published in 1995 and became a bestseller. The book tells the captivating story of John Harrison, an E…
