5 highly regarded non-fiction titles about history:
1. "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari – Explores the history of humanity from the Stone Age to the present, examining how biology and history have shaped our societies.
2. "Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond – Discusses how environmental and geographical factors influenced the development of civilizations, leading to global inequalities.
3. "The Histories" by Herodotus – Known as the "Father of History," Herodotus provides a detailed account of the ancient world, particularly the Greco-Persian Wars.
4. "The Second World War" by Winston S. Churchill – A comprehensive six-volume series by a key figure of the war, detailing events, decisions, and insights from a first-hand perspective.
5. "A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn – Offers an alternative view of American history, focusing on the experiences of marginalized groups often overlooked in traditional narratives.