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 ArticlesHow a Wheelchair Helped Cement the US-Saudi RelationshipFeb 07, 2026Cold War Novel Coincides With 50th Anniversary of the ‘Handshake in Space’Feb 07, 2026Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Feb. 6–12Feb 05, 2026How a Meeting in Grand Central Hotel Saved the Game of BaseballJan 31, 2026