“The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire” by Edward Gibbon is a monumental work that traces the history of one of the most significant civilizations in human history. Spanning six volumes, Gibbon’s magisterial narrative offers a comprehensive examination of the rise, zenith, and eventual collapse of the Roman Empire.
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Harold Wheeler’s “The Story of Napoleon” presents a thorough biography of the renowned French military commander, Napoleon Bonaparte.
Napoleon Bonaparte was a towering figure in European history, known for his military prowess, strategic brilliance, and ambitious political endeavors.Throughout the book, Wheeler  guides readers through Napoleon’s life, tracing his origins, ascent to authority, and eventual decline.
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“Ten Days That Shook the World” is a book written by the American journalist and socialist John Reed. It provides an eyewitness account of the October Revolution in Russia, which led to the establishment of the Soviet government.
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“Leviathan” is a philosophical work written by Thomas Hobbes, published in 1651. It is one of the most influential works of political philosophy and a cornerstone in the development of social contract theory.
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La primera de las siete "novelas de Lancashire" de William Harrison Ainsworth se basa en el complot de la pólvora de 1605, un intento fallido de volar el Parlamento. Ainsworth adornó los hechos reales y añadió elementos sobrenaturales a la historia.
NOTA: El número de libros disponibles coincide con el año de la Traición de la Pólvora.
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