Books
Discover the best history books, from biographies and military history to riveting accounts of the past’s most fascinating moments. War books, historical fiction, and more populate these pages.
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Napoleon's Plans Were Thwarted at the Battle of Trafalgar
He intended to invade the United Kingdom, but underestimated their sea power.
Civil War Vets Wanted to Invade Canada to Liberate Ireland
These incursions were called the Fenian raids.
“Book Are Our Weapons”: How the Council on Books in Wartime Helped the U.S. World War II Effort
Between 1943 and 1947, over 120 million specially-printed paperbacks were distributed to members of the armed forces.
10 Inspiring Books by and About Muckrakers
These courageous 19th-century journalists changed the field—and the country—forever.
6 Riveting Books About the Great Soviet Nuclear War Crisis of 1983
The little-known conflict is explored in the Netflix series Turning Point.
Numbers Stations: The Secret Signals That Haunt Radio Airwaves
This mysterious form of communication may be related to foreign intelligence.
12 Russian History Books That Bring the Past to Life
From notorious historical figures to multiculturalism.
In WWI, Fighter Planes and Machine Guns Were the Perfect Team
Innovative design ensured the two worked together seamlessly.
The Perplexing History of 13 Banned Books in America
Literary censorship has long been a source of contention.
Why the Laotian Civil War is Also Known as the “Secret War”
Untangle this complex conflict that involved global superpowers.
History of the Homesteader: 11 Pioneer Books
Read up on the men, women, and children who braved hazardous frontiers for a chance at new life.
10 Powerful Historical Fiction Sagas That Chronicle Family Legacies
Trace the ripple effects of history across time.
Who Was Daniel Boone? Learn All About the Early American Folk Hero
The pioneer and frontiersman helped settle Kentucky.
36 Eye-Opening Books About the Holocaust
From firsthand accounts to comprehensive studies, these books about the Holocaust examine the tragedy.
