Having traveled much of the US and Europe, Jonathan Chase Cook developed a deep interest in history and in revealing the little known details often overlooked in modern media. After completing his career as a software engineer he now devotes his professional energies to exploring history and its impact on today's world. Working alone and without the influence of outside money, he creates written and film media that digs deep into the historic details that impacts us even today.

“As a history documentary writer and filmmaker I dig deep into the historic detail. I do not rely on modern interpretation, but scour the archives for original documentation, imagery, film and ephemera; revealing rare facts and ideas.”

“I take the reader back in time to draw their own conclusions.”

Please enjoy the following films and books.

All current release films and books are available for streaming and purchase at Amazon.com

Feel free to contact me at jccookauthor@yahoo.com

JULY 2021 – 52 MINS - ENGLISH

While the United States and the allies of World War II were fighting in Europe, a parallel war in the Pacific was raging. Almost solely on its own, the United States began a massive multi-front campaign against Japan, driving the enemy back to its homeland. Then, on the wings of the mighty B-29 Superfortress, launched the largest air assault in history, devastating dozens of cities, and culminating in the use of the newly developed nuclear bomb. The strategic air campaign and the nuclear bombs changed the world forever.

This film is now available on Amazon Prime Video.

Click here to view the trailer for Fire from the Sky

This 3 episode, 3 hour documentary presents in rich detail the life of Civil War General and President Ulysses S Grant. From birth, West Point and the Mexican-American War through the Civil War, his two-term Presidency, global travels and desperate last days.

Presented with hundreds of beautifully restored period images in full HD, this film presents Grant as never seen before!

This 2 hour documentary showcases the life of famed Civil War General William T. Sherman from his humble birth and West Point to his influence on the California Gold Rush, California statehood, the Civil War and the American West.

Presented in beautifully restored imagery and full HD!

This 26 minute documentary presents the little known violent history that led to the discovery of Yosemite.

Presented in beautifully restored imagery and full HD!

This 43 minute documentary presents the amazing history of the U.S. Exploring Expedition.

Presented as never seen before with beautifully restored imagery and stunning HD!

This nearly 40 minute documentary presents the amazing history of comics, including a special bonus feature of the first animated Superman cartoon!

Presented in stunning HD!

This 23 minute documentary tells the amazing story of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair that changed the world.

Presented (we believe for the first time) in stunning HD!

The following books are available at Amazon.com