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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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Black History

Tension Over Desegregation Reached Its Peak During the Ole Miss Riot

Tension Over Desegregation Reached Its Peak During the Ole Miss Riot

President John F. Kennedy and the state of Mississippi were locked in a fierce battle over civil rights.

By Diana La Paz

Nonfiction

10 Enlightening Books About Leadership

10 Enlightening Books About Leadership

Lessons from the greatest minds in history.

By John Tuttle

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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

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

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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

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

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

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