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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

Biographies

Free History Books to Download in September 2025

Free History Books to Download in September 2025

By The Archive Staff

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Biographies

Free History Books to Download in October 2025

Free History Books to Download in October 2025

Explore classic nonfiction reads at no cost.

By The Archive Staff

Espionage

15 Thrilling Spy Books That Recount True Stories of Espionage

15 Thrilling Spy Books That Recount True Stories of Espionage

These books span conflicts all over the globe.

By Orrin Grey

Nazi Germany

The Jewish Mindreader Who Manipulated His Way into the Ranks of Hitler

The Jewish Mindreader Who Manipulated His Way into the Ranks of Hitler

Explore the fascinating history of Erik Jan Hanussen—the man behind the curtain. 

By Lola Bosa

American History

10 Wickedly Good Books About the Salem Witch Trials 

10 Wickedly Good Books About the Salem Witch Trials 

A deep dive into a disturbing aspect of history. 

By Kelsey Donnelly

Nonfiction

15 Fascinating Books About the Gilded Age

15 Fascinating Books About the Gilded Age

Mark Twain coined "the Gilded Age" to mean this period of time was “glittering on the surface, but corrupt underneath.”

By Tallie Williams

European History

10 Books About the Culture and History of the Byzantine Empire

10 Books About the Culture and History of the Byzantine Empire

Uncover the history behind one of the world's most powerful civilizations. 

By Kelsey Donnelly

American History

7 Foundational Books About the Constitution 

7 Foundational Books About the Constitution 

Look into how U.S. law was established and continues to be upheld.

By Lola Bosa

Modern History

9 Star-Powered Books About the History of Los Angeles

9 Star-Powered Books About the History of Los Angeles

Learn more about the City of Angels!

By Aviva Kaplan

American History

10 Must-Read Books About the Harlem Renaissance

10 Must-Read Books About the Harlem Renaissance

Explore a movement that profoundly impacted American culture. 

By Lola Bosa

American History

6 Harrowing Books About the Donner Party

6 Harrowing Books About the Donner Party

Learn what really happened that fateful winter.

By Aviva Kaplan

Famous Women In History

8 Books to Celebrate Women's Equality Day

8 Books to Celebrate Women's Equality Day

Mapping the suffragette movement to modern-day feminism. 

By Lola Bosa

European History

Hard Times: 5 Must-Read Books About the Great Hunger

Hard Times: 5 Must-Read Books About the Great Hunger

Learn more about the dire famine and its far-reaching consequences.

By Orrin Grey

Modern History

These Fascinating Jewish History Books Illuminate the Path of the People

These Fascinating Jewish History Books Illuminate the Path of the People

Discover the long and rich history of the Jewish people.

By Serah-Marie Maharaj, MacKenzie Stuart & Aviva Kaplan

War Books

These Wide-Ranging Books Examine the Bombing of Hiroshima, 80 Years Later

These Wide-Ranging Books Examine the Bombing of Hiroshima, 80 Years Later

Did the end justify the nuclear means?

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Book Excerpt

A Woman’s Journey to the Front Lines in WWI

A Woman’s Journey to the Front Lines in WWI

Uncover an inspiring tale of honor and resilience. 

By Lola Bosa

World History

10 Delicious Books About the History of Ice Cream

10 Delicious Books About the History of Ice Cream

These books are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. 

By Aviva Kaplan

Vietnam War

7 Powerful Richard Tregaskis Books That Explore the Realities of War

7 Powerful Richard Tregaskis Books That Explore the Realities of War

War through the eyes of someone who was there.

By Kelsey Donnelly

European History

25 Accurate Historical Fiction Books for Nonfiction Readers

25 Accurate Historical Fiction Books for Nonfiction Readers

Fact, meet fiction.

By Olivia Mason, Ella Burch & Isabel Montero

American History

9 Books About Appalachia

9 Books About Appalachia

Gain insight into a fascinating history. 

By Toby Arguello

Historical Mysteries

Man or Myth? 10 Legendary Books About King Arthur

Man or Myth? 10 Legendary Books About King Arthur

Take a journey to the mythical Camelot.

By Kelsey Donnelly

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