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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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Military History

15 Fascinating Vietnam War Books

15 Fascinating Vietnam War Books

From darkly comic war fiction to astute historical analysis and devastating battlefield memoir.

By Dave Adams & Lola Bosa

Ancient History

10 Powerful Books About Julius Caesar

10 Powerful Books About Julius Caesar

The rise, conquests, and lasting legacy of Rome's most iconic statesman.

By Kelsey Donnelly

World War 1

17 World War I Novels That Shed New Light on the Conflict

17 World War I Novels That Shed New Light on the Conflict

Historical fiction breathes new life into the Great War.

By Kayleigh Donaldson & Stephanie Zeeve

Tudor History

13 Books About King Henry VIII’s Extraordinary Wives

13 Books About King Henry VIII’s Extraordinary Wives

These women deserve their own spotlight.

By Kelsey Donnelly

World War 2

Untold WWII: 10 Books that Explore Beyond the Basics

Untold WWII: 10 Books that Explore Beyond the Basics

Uncover buried tales of the fight for survival and the cost of conflict.

By Stephanie Zeeve

Early America

A Nation Reborn Amidst Political Strife

A Nation Reborn Amidst Political Strife

Uncover a crucial period in America’s early history in an excerpt from We Have Not a Government.

By Lola Bosa

Sports History

Banished for the Bet: Pete Rose and the Price of a Record 

Banished for the Bet: Pete Rose and the Price of a Record 

A deep dive into why the all-time hits leader is permanently exiled from the game's highest honor.

By Stephanie Zeeve

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

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