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Russell Shorto: Amazon KDP author data
As of Nov 6, 2026, Russell Shorto has 18 books on Amazon, 15 of them on a best-seller list in the last 30 days (best rank #2), mostly in Netherlands, Colonial Period, 17th Century.
| Median price | $15.57 |
|---|---|
| Price range (middle 50%) | $9.55 – $17.69 |
| Median reviews | 850 |
| Total reviews | 17,265 |
| New books (30 days) | 0 |
| Breakout books (30 days) | 0 |
What stands out
- 83% of the catalog made a best-seller list in the last 30 days: the whole backlist sells, not one hit.
- Median price $15.57, 19% below the median of their main category, Netherlands.
Russell Shorto's best-ranked books
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Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City
by Russell Shorto
- Price$13.99
- Rating4.5
- Reviews1,356
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The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America
by Russell Shorto
- Price$10.38
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,233
- Published2005-04
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Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America
by Russell Shorto
- Price$15.59
- Rating4.5
- Reviews346
- Published2025-03
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Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America
by Russell Shorto
- Price$9.40
- Rating4.5
- Reviews346
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The Island at the Center of the World
by Russell Shorto
- Price$8.99
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,233
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The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony that Shaped America
by Russell Shorto
- Price$16.95
- Rating4.6
- Reviews2,233
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Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City
by Russell Shorto
- Price$16.13
- Rating4.5
- Reviews1,356
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Descartes' Bones: A Skeletal History of the Conflict between Faith and Reason
by Russell Shorto
- Price$8.99
- Rating4.4
- Reviews150
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Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America
by Russell Shorto
- Price$18.12
- Rating4.5
- Reviews346
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Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City
by Russell Shorto
- Price$17.69
- Rating4.5
- Reviews1,355
Main categories
FAQ
How many books does Russell Shorto have on Amazon?
KDPTop tracks 18 of their books; 15 made an Amazon list in the last 30 days.
Which categories does Russell Shorto publish in?
Their books chart most often in Netherlands, Colonial Period, 17th Century.
How does Russell Shorto price their books?
The median price is $15.57; half of the books cost $9.55–$17.69.
Has Russell Shorto released new books recently?
0 new books in the last 30 days.
About this data
Data comes from KDPTop's daily crawl of Amazon's public Best Sellers pages; medians use the latest list. The opportunity score (0–100, higher is easier to enter) combines the review barrier, the share of low-review books, list turnover, new-release share and price.