What we’re about
Join us for a history book club. Whether you’re a history buff or just interested in the conversation, come share your perspective.
For each monthly meet-up, we'll discuss the selected book over drinks and/or food. If you didn't have time to read the book in its entirety, or at all, you're still welcome to join. Each event description will include a lecture by the author, interview, or book preview to give you good context.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Murdering McKinley: The Making of Theodore Roosevelt's AmericaOdell Brewing Co., Denver, CO
For this meeting of the Mile High History Book Club, we'll be reading and discussing Eric Raunchway's Murdering McKinley: The Making of Theodore Roosevelt's America, a gripping exploration of how an assassin’s bullet ended one era of American politics and ushered in the modern age under Theodore Roosevelt.
The book is around 270 pages long.
If you don't think you'll have time to read the book, but still want to join the discussion, or if you're trying to decide whether you want to commit to reading this book, you can listen to this interview with the author.
Book Description
When President William McKinley was shot by an anarchist in 1901, Americans were forced to confront a new world of political radicalism, rapid industrialization, and an uncertain future. In Murdering McKinley, historian Eric Rauchway explores not only the assassination but also the social and political upheaval it reflected.
Through the lens of the investigation and the rise of Theodore Roosevelt, the book examines how the tragedy reshaped the presidency, the nation’s understanding of justice, and the direction of the 20th century. It’s a compelling narrative of a nation at a turning point, told with insight and urgency.
- Empire of the Mind: A History of IranNeeds location
For this meeting, we’ll be discussing Michael Axworthy’s Empire of the Mind: A History of Iran.
The book is 384 pages long. The audiobook version is around 13 hours.
Book Description
Since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, the world’s perception of Iran has been largely defined by its turbulent relationship with the West, religious conservatism, and political repression. In Empire of the Mind, historian and former diplomat Michael Axworthy offers a broader and more nuanced view—charting Iran’s history from the Achaemenid Empire through to the Islamic Republic.
Axworthy combines political narrative with cultural insight, drawing attention to Iran’s deep literary, philosophical, and artistic traditions. This accessible and engaging book traces the continuity of Persian civilization across dynasties, revolutions, and invasions, offering readers a richer understanding of a nation too often reduced to headlines.
