Bushido: The Soul of Japan, written by Inazo Nitobe, is a seminal exploration of the ethical and philosophical foundations of the samurai code, known as Bushido. First published in 1900, the book seeks to explain the moral principles that shaped Japanese culture and guided the behavior of the samurai class. Nitobe presents Bushido as the spiritual core of Japan, deeply rooted in Confucianism, B…
War Comes to Garmser: Thirty Years of Conflict on the Afghan Frontier by Carter Malkasian offers a detailed, ground-level account of the history, politics, and human experiences in Garmser, a district in southern Afghanistan that became a focal point of the Afghan wars. Drawing from extensive field research, interviews, and first-hand observation during his time as a political officer with U.S.…
Discover Turkey is an informative and visually engaging book that introduces readers to the rich cultural, historical, and geographical heritage of the Republic of Turkey. It provides a comprehensive overview of the country’s diverse landscapes, from the vibrant metropolis of Istanbul to the ancient ruins of Ephesus, the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia, and the pristine beaches along the Mediter…
John Ferling offers a panoramic, single-volume narrative of the American Revolution and the war that secured independence, covering the period from the end of the French and Indian War in 1763 to the Treaty of Paris (1783). He argues that the struggle was not simply ideological but deeply military, political and contingent—outcomes hung by a thread, with British strategic overreach and A…
In this comprehensive study of contemporary African armed violence, Paul D. Williams examines the proliferation of wars and conflicts across sub-Saharan Africa after the end of the Cold War, and seeks to explain not only how many and what kinds of conflicts occur, but also why they happen and what is (or is not) done about them. The book offers a comparative assessment of hundreds of conflicts …
In this compelling work, Hornfischer explores what he regards as the most critical naval campaign of the Pacific War — the fight for Guadalcanal (August 1942–February 1943). He shifts the spotlight from the much-celebrated Marine landings to the ferocious and decisive naval struggle in the waters of “Ironbottom Sound,” where destroyers, cruisers and battleships fought in seven major sur…
The Oregon Trail: A New American Journey recounts Buck’s 2,000-mile journey from Missouri to Oregon in 2011, traveling in an authentic 19th-century covered wagon pulled by mules. Along the way, Buck weaves together vivid travelogue, personal narrative, and historical reflection. He describes the physical challenges of the trek—river crossings, desert heat, broken wheels, runaway mules…