Didn't know whether or not to add this to that book thread I had started on spin room, but as I only read this genre these days I thought it best to put it here. Move it if you want.

Currently about halfway through The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich. My dad's had it for years and I've always wanted to read it. Finally committed to it. Of all the history books I've read this is probably my favorite. Odd because I usually prefer nothing more modern than 18th century, but it really is quite good. Obviously 95% of what's in this book isn't taught in schools and it's a real shame.

Also (sort of) currently reading the Iron Kingdom: the rise and fall of Prussia. The first half to 3/4 was riveting but oddly it got boring as we got to Bismarck (or at least just past him). I'm almost finished, but it's on hold for now.

Also tried to read Colbert and a century of French mercantilism, but couldn't make it through the first volume (of two). It was certainly interesting but it mostly reads like a textbook and can certainly be tedious.

Next on the list is Democracy in America by Alexander de Tocqueville and Ataturk: the founder of Modern Turkey.

Would love to know what historical non-fiction y'all are reading