A. Lincoln

by Ronald C. White, Jr.

His signature—“A. Lincoln”—belied both humility and complexity. Here is a fresh definition of Lincoln as a man whose moral compass—whether guiding him on slavery, politics or religion—holds the key to understanding him.

Abigail & John

by Edith Gelles

Using a wealth of information and excerpts from their extensive correspondence, this first double biography of John and Abigail Adams views the birth of America through the lens of this extraordinary couple.

Abigail Adams

by Woody Holton

Bio of our most illustrious Founding Mother—spanning revolution, social upheaval and her 50-year marriage to John.

Abraham Lincoln

by George McGovern

Told by former senator and presidential candidate George McGovern, a unique, incisive look at our sixteenth president.

The Age of Lincoln

by Orville Vernon Burton

Traces the origins of Lincoln's vision of equality of opportunity under the law, a vision he saw as inextricably linked with the nation's founding and which the Radical Republicans would finalize in the forms of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.

The Age of Reagan

by Sean Wilentz

Historian Sean Wilentz explores Reagan’s rise to power and his impact on the American political landscape, illuminating the great events that defined America at the end of the 20th century and the opening of the 21st.

Alamo in the Ardennes

by John C. McManus

With nearly every page pounding with action, The Alamo in the Ardennes brings you one amazing combat tale after another from a little-known but critical engagement in the Battle of the Bulge. 20 B/W photos.

Alice

by Stacy A. Cordery

She was the ultimate insider: daughter of Teddy Roosevelt and wife and mistress to Washington’s top politicians.

All the News Unfit to Print

by Eric Burns

From the 18th century to the modern day, an incisive, provocative look at a litany of journalistic misdeeds.

Amelia Earhart: The Thrill of It

by Susan Wels

This beautifully illustrated biography vividly captures the pioneering aviator’s unorthodox, unflinching zeal for life.

America's Prophet

by Bruce Feiler

A fascinating look at how the story of Exodus has been a recurring source of inspiration in American history.

America, Empire of Liberty

by David Reynolds

This single-volume history of US explores America through its often-contradictory notions of empire, liberty and faith.

American Courage, American Carnage

by John C. McManus

Combat history of the 7th Infantry Regiment—nicknamed the “Cottonbalers”— from the Battle of New Orleans through WWII.

American Creation

by Joseph Ellis

In a soaring narrative, Pulitzer Prize winner Ellis gives us the real story of the American Founding.

American Disasters

by Ballard C. Campbell

Surveys more than 200 disasters, from the Hindenburg and the Titanic to recent catastrophes like Katrina and 9/11.