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- 'The Private Lives of the Tudors' captivates with surprising detail
Historian Tracy Borman's new book challenges our perception of the Tudor era.
- 'The House of the Dead' recalls heroics, horror in Russian penal colonies
Historian Daniel Beer devotes fine attention to the group of idealistic officers known as the Decembrists, many of whom served decades in Siberian exile.
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- 'Debriefing the President' details the CIA's interrogation of Saddam Hussein
John Nixon's fascinating new book tells us as much of Saddam as we're ever likely to know.
- 'The Red Sphinx' sparkles and shines in a new translation
This nearly forgotten sequel to 'The Three Musketeers' races along with pointed humor and broad quips.
- 'The Egyptians' asks: Is Egypt ready for democracy?
Many observers argue that Egypt is back to square one and fated to remain there. Jack Shenker disagrees.
- 'Travels with Henry James' brings together 21 gems of travel writing
Before he became a master of style, the young writer proved himself a genius of observation.
- 'Victoria the Queen' is a cheerful, chatty success from start to finish
Julia Baird's new biography concentrates on the personal and keeps the broader social and political issues of Victorian times firmly in the background.
- Lady Jane: one of history's overlooked heroines
In 'Crown of Blood,' British historian Nicola Tallis uncovers strength in 16th-century's doomed insta-queen.
- 'Magnum Cycling' treats biking as a window into Europe's soul
Images from noted photographers celebrate the art of cycling.