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    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.

    The Best 20th-Century History Books by WWII Correspondent William L. Shirer

    The Best 20th-Century History Books by WWII Correspondent William L. Shirer

    He witnessed the war unfold in real time—and shared it with the world. 

    War Books

    By Kasey Noss

    Sports History

    12 Best Baseball Books That Hit It Out of the Park

    12 Best Baseball Books That Hit It Out of the Park

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Nonfiction

    17 Escapist Nonfiction Books That Will Spirit You Away

    17 Escapist Nonfiction Books That Will Spirit You Away

    By Catherine Phelan & Kasey Noss

    Nonfiction

    23 Books That Explore the History of World Religions

    23 Books That Explore the History of World Religions

    By Olivia Mason & Kasey Noss

    Black History

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    By MacKenzie Stuart

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    War Books

    11 Classic War Memoirs You Can Download Today

    11 Classic War Memoirs You Can Download Today

    Spanning the Civil War to the war on terror.

    By Toby Arguello

    Cultural History

    17 Books That Share Asian American Perspectives

    17 Books That Share Asian American Perspectives

    Read their stories.

    By Allie Roos, Sara Kapheim & The Archive Staff

    Nonfiction

    7 Must-Read Popular Science Books by Mary Roach

    7 Must-Read Popular Science Books by Mary Roach

    She addresses some of life's greatest mysteries.

    By Aviva Kaplan

    War Books

    Mir Bahmanyar Discusses the First Army Rangers of World War II

    Mir Bahmanyar Discusses the First Army Rangers of World War II

    The author, veteran, and historian has a new book out now, The Houdini Club.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Black History

    Free History Books to Download in May 2025

    Free History Books to Download in May 2025

    Explore classic nonfiction reads at no cost.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Colonial America

    12 Fascinating Books About the Pilgrims, from Mayflower to Plymouth and Beyond

    12 Fascinating Books About the Pilgrims, from Mayflower to Plymouth and Beyond

    On September 16, 1620, the Pilgrims set sail from England… and ignited centuries of historical imagination.

    By Catherine Phelan

    Biographies

    Joan of Arc Books: Read About the Woman Warrior Enshrined in Legend

    Joan of Arc Books: Read About the Woman Warrior Enshrined in Legend

    Gain insight into a patron saint of France.

    By Aviva Kaplan

    Nonfiction

    8 Can’t-Miss New History Books Coming Soon

    8 Can’t-Miss New History Books Coming Soon

    The warmer weather isn't the only thing we're looking forward to in the coming months.

    By Orrin Grey

    Early America

    25 Fascinating Books About the Founding Fathers of America

    25 Fascinating Books About the Founding Fathers of America

    The founding fathers were more than a stuffy group of old men—in fact, many of them were young and rowdy.

    By Sara Barry, Ella Burch & Marisa Fertitta

    Artists

    14 Intriguing Art History Books

    14 Intriguing Art History Books

    From art thieves and forgers to every shocking twist in between.

    By Kara Williamson

    The Great Depression

    American History as Never Told Before: A History of the United States in Five Crashes

    American History as Never Told Before: A History of the United States in Five Crashes

    Scott Nations offers a unique perspective on our country's past, present, and future, as turmoil surrounds the markets once more.

    By Aviva Kaplan

    Modern History

    17 Eye-Opening Books About John F. Kennedy

    17 Eye-Opening Books About John F. Kennedy

    Closing the gap between fact and fiction.

    By Olivia Mason & The Archive Staff

    The Great Depression

    7 Books About the Dust Bowl and its Disastrous Impact

    7 Books About the Dust Bowl and its Disastrous Impact

    It tested the resilience of the American people.

    By Aviva Kaplan

    Cultural History

    12 Lyrical and Noteworthy Books About Composers

    12 Lyrical and Noteworthy Books About Composers

    Learn about the talented and inspiring figures who shaped classical music.

    By Aviva Kaplan

    Civil War

    The Past Is Uncovered in This Moving Novel of a Civil War Prison Camp

    The Past Is Uncovered in This Moving Novel of a Civil War Prison Camp

    Elmira developed a notorious reputation.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Women In History

    25 Powerful Books to Read for Women's History Month

    25 Powerful Books to Read for Women's History Month

    The future is female—but so was the past.

    By Olivia Mason, Diana La Paz, Sara Kapheim & Aviva Kaplan

    Religious History

    10 Thoughtful Religious Philosophy Books

    10 Thoughtful Religious Philosophy Books

    In these books, various faiths form the framework for philosphy.

    By Toby Arguello

    Immigration

    These Irish American History Books Explore Rich History and Culture

    These Irish American History Books Explore Rich History and Culture

    With Irish emigrants arriving in North America as early as the 1500s, it's no surprise their history is a vital part of America's tale.

    By John Tuttle & Aviva Kaplan

    History Of Science

    11 Enlightening Albert Einstein Books

    11 Enlightening Albert Einstein Books

    From intimate biographies to illuminating collections of Einstein’s written works.

    By Matthew Thompson & Kasey Noss

    Cultural History

    12 of the Best Books on the History of Contemporary Music

    12 of the Best Books on the History of Contemporary Music

    Brilliantly composed books on your favorite songs, singers, and genres.

    By Kasey Noss

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