Book RecommendationEpoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for May 10–16SavePrintDustin Bass,Jeff Minick,Barbara Danza,Mark Lardas5/9/2024|Updated: 5/9/20240:00X 1This week, we feature a comprehensive history of the ancient world and an insightful children’s book about gratitude and contentment.Ancient History‘The Political and Strategic History of the World’ By Conrad BlackWe had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentDustin BassAuthorJeff MinickAuthorBarbara DanzawriterMark LardasAuthorDustin Bass is the creator and host of the “American Tales” podcast and cofounder of “The Sons of History.” He writes two weekly series for The Epoch Times: Profiles in History and This Week in History. He is also an author.Author’s Selected ArticlesAndrew Jackson Versus John Calhoun: The Crisis of NullificationDec 13, 2025Romeo Muller: The Man Who Scripted ChristmasDec 12, 2025Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Dec. 12–18Dec 11, 2025Joseph F. Glidden: The Man Who Fenced in AmericaDec 07, 2025