📚 Books of the Month

Here are the books that we enjoyed reading last month... May 2024 Books of the Month Dear Reader Even though we publish digitally, we absolutely love books! Here's our monthly selection of books that our editorial team has reviewed. [The Regency of Anne of Austria, Queen Regent of France, Mother of Louis XIV]( Martha Walker Freer’s “The Regency of Anne of Austria, Queen Regent of France, Mother of Louis XIV” is a classic text that delves into the life of Anne of Austria during her reign and regency by using numerous previously unpublished sources. Aimed at scholars and enthusiasts of 17th-century French history, this book provides an exceptional understanding of Anne of Austria’s contributions to French history. [Read full review]( [Alexander the Great: A New Life of Alexander]( "Alexander the Great: A New Life of Alexander" by Paul Cartledge offers a detailed yet accessible exploration of the legendary figure's life and legacy. The author's expertise and engaging storytelling provide fresh insights into Alexander the Great's conquests and their historical significance. This book is recommended for scholars and general readers alike. [Read full review]( [The Middle Kingdom under the Big Sky: A History of the Chinese Experience in Montana]( Mark Johnson uses newly translated archival documents to explore an early Chinese-American past that was beyond the public perception of 19th-century California. By focusing on how Chinese Americans during the late Qing dynasty balanced their different jobs and the anti-immigration sentiments in the United States, this book narrates a unique history. Undergraduate and graduate-level American history students will especially benefit from this title. [Read full review]( [The Ancient Jews from Alexander to Muhammad]( Seth Schwartz’s "The Ancient Jews from Alexander to Muhammad" might appear to be merely a survey of the whos, whats, and whens of Jewish history from 333 BCE to 638 CE. But wait—there’s more! While discussing current consenses on historical issues, Schwartz also gives a helpful primer on the historiography of the period: the lenses and frames with which scholars approach the rough terrain of this historical landscape. [Read full review]( [The Fall of Carthage: The Punic Wars 265-146 BC]( In the final analysis, "The Fall of Carthage" remains a superior, definitive work of military history, as valuable to the academic as it is accessible to the general reader. Adrian Goldsworthy skillfully brings together in one grand, interwoven tapestry the relationships and interrelationships that, without question, laid the foundations for the early Mediterranean world. [Read full review]( [More History Book Reviews]( Disclaimer: We receive a commission for books sold through our website. Write a Review Why not write a book review for the most widely read ancient history encyclopedia online? [Submit a Review]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( [World History Foundation]( is a non-profit organization registered in Canada. [World History Publishing Ltd]( is a non-profit company registered in the United Kingdom. Our mission is to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. [Donate Now]( You are receiving this email because you have either signed up for our weekly newsletter or subscribed to our membership. Our mailing address is: World History Publishing Ltd Brook House Mint StreetGodalming, Surrey GU7 1HE United Kingdom [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Mailchimp Email Marketing](