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Snag one of these history titles for your friend, aunt, or father-in-law…or for yourself! Don’t forget your entire order on our website is 50% off with the code HOLIDAY2015.*

Abe & Fido

“Abe & Fido is entertaining, but it’s more than a novelty. Algeo makes the case that Lincoln was ahead of his time in his compassionate treatment of animals.” —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel  [Get it now, $23]

The Madman and the Assassin

“Mr. Martelle has done an admirable job of researching Corbett’s life. Serious students of the Civil War may be happy to learn more about the obscure oddball who killed the assassin.” —Wall Street Journal

“History buffs will enjoy this fast-paced, well-told addition to the literature on Lincoln and the Civil War.” —Library Journal, starred review  [Get it now, $25]

January 1973

“[A] fascinating and readable review of an important month in American history.” —Catholic News Service

“[The] book offers a keen reminder of [Nixon’s] near-madness and (be it conceded) political genius.” —Cleveland Plain Dealer  [Get it now, $28]

Seventeen Fathoms Deep

“[Williams’] recreation of the S-4 disaster is absorbing, lucid and paced like a novel.” —The Day  [Get it now, $27]

Behind the Scenes with author Joseph A. Williams

Klandestine

“This is a compelling book, a detailed and well-documented story about a killer, a racist lawyer, and an avaricious journalist.” —Booklist  [Get it now, $27]

The Remarkable Rise of Eliza Jumel

“Ideal for researchers, history fans, or general readers interested in women’s history, gender roles, or 19th-century New York society.” —Library Journal  [Get it now, $30]

Behind the Scenes with author Margaret Oppenheimer

The Roughest Riders

“Jerome Tuccille’s military history gives a more interesting, untold story.” —Roanoke Times

“Even readers who have never been interested in military history will find intrigue in Roughest Riders.” —Guardian  [Get it now, $27]

Behind the Scenes with author Jerome Tuccille

The American Slave Coast

“[A]n economic history and theory of slavery that is blunt in its assessment, unassailable in its argument and accessible to a general reader. —Guardian  [Get it now, $35]

Behind the Scenes with authors Ned and Constance Sublette

Other gift guides to check out:

The Perfect Books for the Film Buffs on Your List

Food & Spirits Books for the Holidays 

*Holiday sale ends 12/31/15. Excludes shipping.