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  • 100 Books That Changed the World

    A tour of global history by way of history’s most important scrolls, manuscripts, and printed books, from Plato and Homer to the twenty-first century—100 must reads. Beautifully illustrated…

    March 2018 Hardcover $29.95 978-0-7893-3424-4 Universe

  • 100 Letters That Changed the World

    The history of the world as witnessed through the most inspiring, heartfelt, and impactful letters ever written. For the legions of readers who enjoyed 100 Diagrams that Changed…

    October 2019 Hardcover $29.95 978-0-7893-3684-2 Universe

  • 100 Speeches That Changed the World

    The history of the world as witnessed through the most inspiring, rousing, and memorable speeches ever given. Throughout history, passionate orators have rallied nations, challenged accepted beliefs, and…

    April 2019 Hardcover $29.95 978-0-7893-3558-6 Universe

  • The Art of Passover

    A rich celebration of Passover, featuring centuries of extraordinary art and artifacts. Gathered from across the centuries and around the world, this collection of Passover art and objects…

    February 2016 Hardcover $24.95 978-0-7893-3118-2 Universe

  • The Civil War Soldier

    Specially commissioned photographs of more than 700 key artifacts and military equipment bring to life the experiences of Union and Confederate soldiers of all ranks, by exploring the uniforms,…

    November 2015 Hardcover $19.95 978-0-7893-2939-4 Universe

  • The Fault Line

    An award-winning writer travels the eastern front of Europe, where the push/pull between old empires and new possibilities has never been more evident. Paolo Rumiz traces the path…

    March 2015 Hardcover $27.95 978-0-8478-4542-2 Rizzoli Ex Libris

  • Gay Gotham

    Uncovering the lost history of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender artists in New York City. Queer people have always flocked to New York seeking freedom, forging close-knit groups…

    October 2016 Hardcover $65.00 978-0-8478-4940-6 Skira Rizzoli

  • The Genius of Venice

    An ideal volume for lovers of Venice and architecture aficionados, combining in-depth history of this singular city with more than 100 color photographs and maps. Of Venice’s many…

    September 2013 Hardcover $40.00 978-0-8478-4053-3 Rizzoli Ex Libris

  • Interviews with History and Conversations with Power

    A posthumous compilation of this award-winning and best-selling writer and journalist’s seminal, historic interviews. Oriana Fallaci was granted access to countless world leaders and politicians throughout her remarkable…

    April 2011 Hardcover $27.95 978-0-8478-3514-0 Rizzoli

  • The Many Lives of Miss K

    A life of glamour and tragedy, set against the watershed cultural and political movements of twentieth-century Europe. “Toto” Koopman (1908–1991) is a new addition to the set of…

    September 2013 Hardcover $24.95 978-0-8478-4129-5 Rizzoli Ex Libris

  • Modern Monarchy

    Photographer Chris Jackson has been by the Royal family’s side on domestic visits and overseas tours for the past fifteen years, resulting in an unparalleled photographic archive of…

    October 2018 Hardcover $45.00 978-0-8478-6428-7 Rizzoli

  • No Day Shall Erase You

    Published to coincide with the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11, this book emphasizes the highlights of the museum’s interpretation of this somber day. This book is the definitive, official…

    August 2016 Trade Paperback $29.95 978-0-8478-4948-2 Rizzoli Electa

  • The Photographer and the President

    A new angle on Lincoln and his legacy, exploring the rich and suggestive dialogue between art, image, and politics at the time of the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln…

    March 2015 Hardcover $29.95 978-0-8478-4541-5 Rizzoli Ex Libris

  • Prince Michael of Greece

    A revelatory tour through the private photo albums of Prince Michael of Greece—as dashing a prince as ever lived, whose remarkable life traveling between traditional royals and iconic…

    September 2023 Hardcover $200.00 978-0-8478-7343-2 Rizzoli

  • The Reach of Rome

    In this unconventional and accessible history, Italian best-seller Alberto Angela literally follows the money to map the reach and power of the Roman Empire. To see a map…

    October 2013 Hardcover $26.95 978-0-8478-4128-8 Rizzoli Ex Libris