(History) Books Everyone Should Read.

I've read all of these except were noted. They are in no particular order.

Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World; Sir Edward Shepherd Creasy
It is what it says it is is and more. I learned a great deal about ancient political and demographic structures from this book.

The Federalist Papers; John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, & James Madison
These papers explain the spirit and intentions of the the Constitution and intended functions of our government. Our system of government came with plans and an instruction manual!

A Concise History of the Russian Revolution; Richard Pipes
This book explains how something as odious as Lenin/Stalin-Communism took control Russia. It describes the forces demands, and desires it imposed on its people and tried to force on us.

The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire; Edward Gibbon*
I haven't read this one yet, but I have read several summaries and intend to read it in the future.