Modern History

Explore the events, people, and movements that shaped the modern world with our Modern History collection at Harry Hartog Bookseller. From World Wars and revolutions to political biographies and global conflict, these engaging titles offer insight, depth, and perspective. Shop online or in-store for history books that bring the past to life.

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The Lemon Tree by Sandy Tolan - 9780552155144
$29.99
The Lemon Tree
Sandy Tolan
The true story of a friendship spanning religious divisions and four decades of Israeli-Palestinian conflict...
The Escape Artist by Jonathan Freedland - 9781529369069
$13.95
The Escape Artist
Jonathan Freedland
THE NEW BOOK THE TRAITORS CIRCLE COMING SOON FROM JONATHAN FREEDLAND SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE...
The Guns of August by Barbara Tuchman - 9780241968215
$26.99
The Guns of August
Barbara Tuchman
Tuchman's spellbinding history of the fateful first month when Britain went to war - reissued...
We Don't Know Ourselves by Fintan O'Toole - 9781784978341
$24.99
We Don't Know Ourselves
Fintan O'Toole
The #1 Irish Times bestseller WINNER of the An Post Irish Book Awards 'A clear-eyed,...
Collapse by Vladislav M. Zubok - 9780300268171
$30.95
Collapse
Vladislav M. Zubok
A major study of the collapse of the Soviet Union-showing how Gorbachev's misguided reforms led...
Victoire by Roland Philipps - 9781847925824
$35.00
Victoire
Roland Philipps
An incredible story of heroism, complicity and survival about a charismatic double-agent who played a...
The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku - 9781760980085
$32.99
The Happiest Man on Earth
Eddie Jaku
WINNER OF THE ABIA BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR 2021 Life can be beautiful if you...
The Fatal Shore by Robert Hughes - 9780099448549
$26.99
The Fatal Shore
Robert Hughes
'An extraordinarily vivid yet authentic account of the birthpangs of a nation. A work of...
The Balkans, 1804-2012 by Misha Glenny - 9781783784523
$45.00
The Balkans, 1804-2012
Misha Glenny
In this celebrated, landmark history of the Balkans, Misha Glenny investigates the roots of the...
On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder - 9781847924889
$26.99
On Tyranny
Timothy Snyder
A controversial, timely intervention in world affairs from one of the most acclaimed historians of...
Kings of Shanghai by Jonathan Kaufman - 9780349142982
$24.99
Kings of Shanghai
Jonathan Kaufman
'A masterpiece of research, The Last Kings of Shanghai is a vivid and fascinating story...
King Richard by Michael Dobbs - 9781922310781
$35.00
King Richard
Michael Dobbs
From an acclaimed British author, a sharply focused, riveting account - told from inside the...
Empire by Niall Ferguson - 9780141037318
$14.99
Empire
Niall Ferguson
This astoundingly successful, superbly reviewed book vividly recreates the excitement, brutality and adventure of the...
Burke and Wills by Peter FitzSimons - 9780733640797
$36.99
Burke and Wills
Peter FitzSimons
The iconic Australian exploration story - brought to life by Peter FitzSimons, Australia's storyteller. 'They...
Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre - 9780241986950
$26.99
Agent Sonya
Ben Macintyre
The incredible story behind the greatest female spy in history from one of Britain's best...