History comes alive in these ten picks from our History & Culture collection, spanning biography, science history, and Indian heritage.
1. Mahatma Gandhi — Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
A biography of Mahatma Gandhi's life and philosophy by the noted scholar and former President of India.
2. Napoleon — Emil Ludwig
Ludwig's classic biography traces Napoleon Bonaparte's meteoric rise from Corsican officer to Emperor of France, and his dramatic downfall.
3. The Greatest Salesman in the World — Og Mandino
A modern classic told as a parable, following an impoverished camel boy who discovers ten ancient scrolls containing timeless principles of success.
4. Not Necessarily Rocket Science — Kellie Gerardi
A memoir from an aerospace professional and citizen astronaut candidate, chronicling her path into the world of spaceflight.
5. Next — Avi Jorish
An exploration of Israeli innovation and the ideas shaping technology and world history today.
6. Nikola Tesla — John F. Wasik
A biography of the visionary inventor Nikola Tesla, tracing his groundbreaking work in electricity and his troubled rivalry with Thomas Edison.
7. The Milestones of Science — James D. Stein
A sweeping look at history's greatest scientific breakthroughs and the discoveries that changed the world.
8. Amazing Discoveries in Science — Peter Altman
A survey of remarkable scientific discoveries across history, told for the curious general reader.
9. Bombay Gothic — Christopher W London
An architectural history of Mumbai's Gothic Revival buildings, exploring the city's colonial-era heritage.
10. Jaina Tradition of the Deccan — Julia A. B. Hegewald
A scholarly exploration of Jain art, architecture, and religious tradition in the Deccan region of India.
