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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

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World History

8 Inspiring Books About Civil Disobedience

8 Inspiring Books About Civil Disobedience

History told through peaceful, nonviolent protest. 

By Lola Bosa

Nonfiction

14 Perfect Books to Gift This Father’s Day

14 Perfect Books to Gift This Father’s Day

Celebrate Dad the right way!

By Orrin Grey & Lola Bosa

American History

9 Books To Guide You Through the Enlightenment 

9 Books To Guide You Through the Enlightenment 

Explore the Age of Reason and its radical ideas.

By Lola Bosa

Biographies

Free History Books to Download in June 2026

Free History Books to Download in June 2026

Explore classic nonfiction reads at no cost.

By The Archive Staff

Nonfiction

8 Science Books That Unlock the Natural World

8 Science Books That Unlock the Natural World

Take in the wonders all around you.

By Orrin Grey

American History

Historical Cowboys: Books That Show a Real Life on the Plains 

Historical Cowboys: Books That Show a Real Life on the Plains 

Saddle up and get reading!

By Orrin Grey

Travel Books

8 Books That Will Inspire Your Travel Plans 

8 Books That Will Inspire Your Travel Plans 

Let these real-life tales guide your own adventures. 

By Orrin Grey

Modern History

16 Books About the History of Space Exploration

16 Books About the History of Space Exploration

The triumphant, the tragic, and everything in between.

By Sarah Mangiola

American History

27 Books About Influential Americans

27 Books About Influential Americans

From First Ladies to baseball players, this list highlights the exceptional people who shaped the nation's history. 

By Orrin Grey

Philosophy

6 Thought-Provoking Books About Philosophers

6 Thought-Provoking Books About Philosophers

Illuminate the lives behind history’s most influential thinkers.

By Lola Bosa

Military History

10 Books That Take You Inside the Korean War

10 Books That Take You Inside the Korean War

Untold stories of strength, sacrifice, and survival. 

By Stephanie Zeeve

European History

7 Dynamic Italian History Books

7 Dynamic Italian History Books

From the Roman Empire to the Renaissance, journey through the vibrant nation. 

By Lola Bosa

World History

7 Essential Books About the Mongol Empire

7 Essential Books About the Mongol Empire

The rise and legacy of the greatest land empire in history.

By Stephanie Zeeve

Book Excerpt

The Architect of Reconstruction: Charles Sumner and the Coming of the Civil War

The Architect of Reconstruction: Charles Sumner and the Coming of the Civil War

Learn more about the life of an American abolitionist leader in this Pulitzer prize-winning biography.

By Stephanie Zeeve

Early America

5 Biographies That Illuminate the Legacy of John Adams

5 Biographies That Illuminate the Legacy of John Adams

Exploring the life of America’s principal advocate for independence. 

By Lola Bosa

European History

Meet the Medicis: Godfathers of the Renaissance

Meet the Medicis: Godfathers of the Renaissance

For over 300 years, the Medicis dominated Florentine politics, banking, and culture.

By Lola Bosa

Exploration

Navigating History: The Age of Discovery Re-examined

Navigating History: The Age of Discovery Re-examined

Unpack the overlooked consequences of European searches for new lands.

By Lola Bosa

Medieval Era

5 Must-Read Books About Feudalism 

5 Must-Read Books About Feudalism 

From profound analyses to unpacking little-known social shifts, take a deep dive into medieval history. 

By Orrin Grey

Sports History

Underdogs and Icons: Captivating Sports Biographies

Underdogs and Icons: Captivating Sports Biographies

Nine narratives of turbulence, tenacity, and triumph.

By Stephanie Zeeve

American History

8 Innovative Books About the Industrial Revolution

8 Innovative Books About the Industrial Revolution

The struggles and visionary minds that fueled the dawn of the modern age.

By Stephanie Zeeve

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