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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

    American History

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    By MacKenzie Stuart

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    Nonfiction

    10 Enlightening Books About Leadership

    10 Enlightening Books About Leadership

    Lessons from the greatest minds in history.

    By John Tuttle

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win 7 Regal Reads by Historian Tracy Borman!

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win 7 Regal Reads by Historian Tracy Borman!

    Enter now for your chance to win Tracy Borman's latest release, Crown & Sceptre, as well as 6 more of her books.

    By The Archive Staff

    News

    Political Satirist P. J. O’Rourke Has Died at Age 74

    Political Satirist P. J. O’Rourke Has Died at Age 74

    The Parliament of Whores author could make anyone laugh regardless of political affiliation.

    By Grace Felder

    Biographies

    9 Books About Benjamin Franklin, “The First American”

    9 Books About Benjamin Franklin, “The First American”

    Read up on the man who defined the American ethos.

    By E.R. Zarevich

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win 3 Exciting New Books About 19th-Century History!

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win 3 Exciting New Books About 19th-Century History!

    Enter for a chance to get your hands on a bundle of highly anticipated reads.

    By The Archive Staff

    European History

    Behind the Crown: 15 First-Class Books About Royalty

    Behind the Crown: 15 First-Class Books About Royalty

    Mad for the monarchy? Get a behind-the-scenes look at the great royals of the past.

    By Jessica Ferri, Serah-Marie Maharaj & MacKenzie Stuart

    Historical Fiction

    8 Gripping Historical Fiction Novels About Dynasties

    8 Gripping Historical Fiction Novels About Dynasties

    Compelling tales about powerful bloodlines.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Modern History

    Deepen Your Knowledge of the Past With 8 of the Most Influential Books in History

    Deepen Your Knowledge of the Past With 8 of the Most Influential Books in History

    These texts have had a tangible effect on the past and present.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    Women In History

    The Six Wives of Henry VIII

    The Six Wives of Henry VIII

    These women are fascinating figures in their own right.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    European History

    10 Engrossing Books About Scotland, From the Ice Age to the 20th Century

    10 Engrossing Books About Scotland, From the Ice Age to the 20th Century

    Explore millennia of rich and complex history.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Nonfiction

    8 Books About the Turn of the 20th Century

    8 Books About the Turn of the 20th Century

    Explore an era of great development and change.

    By Kayleigh Donaldson

    War Books

    9 Wartime Pocket Manuals That Put You in a Soldier's State of Mind

    9 Wartime Pocket Manuals That Put You in a Soldier's State of Mind

    These how-to guides will instantly transport you back in time.

    By John Tuttle

    Nonfiction

    10 Books About Powerful Families

    10 Books About Powerful Families

    Their rise, their fall, and every scandalous detail in between. 

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Biographies

    5 Cleopatra Books That Unveil the Woman Behind the Myth

    5 Cleopatra Books That Unveil the Woman Behind the Myth

    Descended from a Macedonian line of rulers, Cleopatra VII was the last queen of Egypt before it fell to Caesar Augustus.

    By Danielle Kugler

    Biographies

    The Best Biographies of 2021

    The Best Biographies of 2021

    From first ladies to rock stars, these were the year's best releases.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Nonfiction

    The Best History Books of 2021

    The Best History Books of 2021

    Illuminating tales of the past you won't want to miss.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Historical Fiction

    8 Moving Historical Fiction Novels About the Holocaust

    8 Moving Historical Fiction Novels About the Holocaust

    Explore one of the darkest times in history.

    By Danielle Kugler

    Nonfiction

    8 Exciting New History Books to Dive Into

    8 Exciting New History Books to Dive Into

    Check out the books everyone’s been buzzing about.

    By Grace Felder

    World War 2

    The Sherwood Rangers Were the First British Troops to Invade Nazi Germany

    The Sherwood Rangers Were the First British Troops to Invade Nazi Germany

    This light cavalry regiment spearheaded the Normandy landings and the Allied invasion of Germany.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Bundle of Illuminating WWII Books by James Holland

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Bundle of Illuminating WWII Books by James Holland

    We're giving away 7 essential James Holland books—including his latest release.

    By The Archive Staff

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