Alroy: The Prince of the Captivity

A Jewish prince leads a revolt against Babylonian captivity

History & war   533 reading

Where Angels Fear to Tread

British widow's Italian affair disrupts conservative family, challenges social norms

History & war   532 reading

Under the White Ensign: A Naval Story of the Great War

Young British naval officer's adventures during World War I at sea

History & war   528 reading

Suspense: A Napoleonic Novel

Historical intrigue and drama amidst Napoleonic wars

History & war   521 reading

The Downfall

Exploration of the decline of Napoleon Bonaparte's Empire

History & war   519 reading

The Trumpet-Major

Love and rivalry ensue among soldiers during Napoleonic Wars

Love Story   518 reading

The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish

Early American settlers face conflicts with Native Americans and internal family struggles

History & war   518 reading

Sappho's Journal

Ancient poet Sappho's imaginative life and reflections on love and art

History & war   508 reading

Les Misérables

Epic tale of redemption and struggle during early 19th-century France

History & war   507 reading

The Trail of Black Hawk

Depiction of Black Hawk War's impact on Native Americans and settlers

History & war   486 reading