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 ArticlesAlfred Carlton Gilbert: Magician. Doctor. Olympian. Toy Maker.Dec 21, 2025How the Stock Market Crash Resulted in Radio City Music HallDec 20, 2025Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Dec. 19–25Dec 18, 2025A Beautiful, Tragic Tale Intertwining the Interaction of Man and BeastDec 18, 2025