📚 Books of the Month

Here are the books that we enjoyed reading last month... September 2023 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. [American Vikings: How the Norse Sailed into the Lands and Imaginations of America]( Martyn Whittock’s “American Vikings” is a vivid introduction to the history of Vikings settling in North America and their enduring influence on American national identity, politics, and popular culture. Its comprehensive and engaging style, encompassing everything from medieval Norse sagas to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, will be appealing to both high school and college students, as well as the general reader. [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]( [Assyria: The Rise and Fall of the World’s First Empire]( Eckart Frahm's "Assyria" is a remarkable scholarly work and a masterful exploration of one of the most intriguing and influential civilizations of the ancient world. "Assyria" is a captivating and comprehensive exploration of a civilization that has left an indelible mark on human history. This book is an essential addition to the libraries of history enthusiasts and scholars alike. [Read full review]( [Hannibal]( Hannibal by Patrick N. Hunt is the story of a Carthaginian military genius who was one of the most influential players in Roman history. Ultimately Hannibal’s story is that of a brilliant mind who fought against stacked odds, lost, was blamed by his own people for the loss, and all the while still left a lasting impact. Hunt brilliantly weaves historical and modern sources together to provide an accurate picture of what Hannibal did and how it helped shape Roman warfare. [Read full review]( [Ancient Rome]( As an introduction to the history of Rome this is a fine book but, even for one who already knows a great deal, the work is an enjoyable experience. The images are magnificent and the text is well researched and clearly written. A perfect gift for the history buff in the family and, if that's you, a great treat for yourself. [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](