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 co-founder 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 ArticlesA Comprehensive, Entertaining Introduction to the Cradle of CivilizationSep 17, 2025Rodney Stuart Young: Archaeologist With the Midas TouchSep 16, 2025The Dangerous Pursuit of the Transcontinental Mail ServiceSep 13, 2025James Monroe Sanderson: A Soldier of Honor and HospitalitySep 13, 2025