Russell Shorto Books in Order
Russell Shorto is a celebrated author known for his meticulous historical narratives. His most recent work, <u>Revolution Song</u>, has garnered widespread acclaim for its fresh perspective on the American Revolution, earning praise from the New York Times as a "remarkable" achievement and the Chicago Tribune for its "engaging piece of historical detective work and narrative craft." A national bestseller, <u>The Island at the Center of the World</u>, showcases his expertise on the Dutch founding of New York. As a senior scholar at the New Netherland Institute, Shorto continues to make significant contributions to the field of historical scholarship. His tenure as director of the John Adams Institute in Amsterdam underscores his dedication to fostering cross-cultural understanding and exchange.
Bibliography verified: January 2026
Book Series by Russell Shorto
- #1AmazonAndrew Johnson: Rebuilding the Union (By: Cathy East Dubowski)(1990)
- #2AmazonRobert E. Lee and the Rise of the South (By: Cathy East Dubowski)(1991)
- #3AmazonClara Barton: Healing the Wounds (By: Cathy East Dubowski)(1991)
- #4AmazonDavid Farragut and the Great Naval Blockade(1991)
- #5AmazonAbraham Lincoln: To Preserve the Union(1991)
- #1AmazonThomas Jefferson and the American Ideal(1988)
- #2AmazonJ.R.R. Tolkien: Man of Fantasy(1989)
- #3AmazonEdgar Allan Poe: Creator of Dreams(1989)
- #4AmazonGeronimo and the Struggle for Apache Freedom(1989)
- #5AmazonTecumseh and the Dream of an American Indian Nation(1989)
- #6AmazonAbraham Lincoln and the End of Slavery(1991)
- #7AmazonJane Fonda: Political Activism(1991)
- #8AmazonJackie Robinson(1991)
- #9AmazonAbraham Lincoln: To Preserve the Union(1991)
- #10AmazonCareers for the Curious(1992)
- #11AmazonCareers for Foreign Language Experts(1992)
- #12AmazonCareers for Hands-On Types(1992)
- #13AmazonCareers for Animal Lovers (With: Edward Keating)(1992)
- #14AmazonCareers for People Who Like to Perform(1992)
- #15AmazonCareers for People Who Like People(1992)
- #16AmazonSaints and Madmen: How Pioneering Psychiatrists Are Creating a New Science of the Soul(1999)
- #17AmazonThe Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America(2004)
- #18AmazonDescartes' Bones: A Skeletal History of the Conflict Between Faith and Reason(2008)
- #19AmazonAmsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City(2013)
- #20AmazonRevolution Song: The Story of America's Founding in Six Remarkable Lives(2018)
- #21AmazonSmalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob(2021)
- #22AmazonTaking Manhattan(2025)
- #1AmazonGospel Truth(1997)
About Russell Shorto
Russell Shorto is a celebrated author known for his meticulous historical narratives. His most recent work, <u>Revolution Song</u>, has garnered widespread acclaim for its fresh perspective on the American Revolution, earning praise from the New York Times as a "remarkable" achievement and the Chicago Tribune for its "engaging piece of historical detective work and narrative craft." A national bestseller, <u>The Island at the Center of the World</u>, showcases his expertise on the Dutch founding of New York. As a senior scholar at the New Netherland Institute, Shorto continues to make significant contributions to the field of historical scholarship. His tenure as director of the John Adams Institute in Amsterdam underscores his dedication to fostering cross-cultural understanding and exchange.
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