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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

11 Revealing Revolutionary War Books

11 Revealing Revolutionary War Books

These riveting reads offer fresh insight into America's fight for independence.

By Matthew Thompson & MacKenzie Stuart

Historical Fiction

A Secret Agent Infiltrates a 19th-Century Spy Network in Hold Fast

A Secret Agent Infiltrates a 19th-Century Spy Network in Hold Fast

This new historical fiction novel is set during the tumult of the Napoleonic Wars.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Nonfiction

10 Wall Street Books About the High-Stakes World of Finance

10 Wall Street Books About the High-Stakes World of Finance

Capitalism can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be.

By Kara Williamson

World History

8 Essential Books About the Middle East

8 Essential Books About the Middle East

Explore the region’s past and present.

By John Tuttle

Giveaway

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Swashbuckling Novel Set During the Napoleonic Wars

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Swashbuckling Novel Set During the Napoleonic Wars

We’re giving away 10 copies of Hold Fast, a new historical fiction book.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Modern History

10 Books to Read for Earth Day

10 Books to Read for Earth Day

Celebrate the beauty of the planet we call home.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Military History

Grierson's Raid Was the Most Improbable Success of the Civil War

Grierson's Raid Was the Most Improbable Success of the Civil War

A clever Union colonel helped split the Confederacy in two.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Cultural History

8 Culinary History Books That You’ll Want to Savor

8 Culinary History Books That You’ll Want to Savor

Get your fill of history with these eye-opening gastronomy books.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Titanic Books

The High Hopes of the Titanic’s Maiden Voyage

The High Hopes of the Titanic’s Maiden Voyage

The infamous passenger liner was fitted with advanced safety features—lulling her crew into a false sense of security.

By Kara Williamson

European History

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win A Man at Arms by Steven Pressfield

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win A Man at Arms by Steven Pressfield

This immersive new historical fiction novel explores the ancient world.

By MacKenzie Stuart

European History

Travel to an Unexplored Moment in History with A Man at Arms

Travel to an Unexplored Moment in History with A Man at Arms

Steven Pressfield's latest historical novel investigates the years after the death of Jesus.

By Catherine Phelan

Famous Women In History

6 Illuminating Helen Keller Books

6 Illuminating Helen Keller Books

Go beyond what you learned in school about the author and disability rights advocate.

By Kayleigh Donaldson

Military History

9 Coffee Table Books Filled with Stunning Historical Photographs

9 Coffee Table Books Filled with Stunning Historical Photographs

A picture is worth a thousand words. 

By Kara Brand

Modern History

8 Assassination Attempts, 1 Queen Victoria

8 Assassination Attempts, 1 Queen Victoria

A newly public kind of reign led Queen Victoria to face—and survive—8 assassination attempts.

By Kara Brand

Women In History

30 Biographies of Remarkable Women That You Need to Read

30 Biographies of Remarkable Women That You Need to Read

These fascinating biographies deserve a spot on your must-read list.

By Audrey Webster, Catherine Phelan & MacKenzie Stuart

Modern History

Examine Russia's Long History with Poison in The KGB’s Poison Factory

Examine Russia's Long History with Poison in The KGB’s Poison Factory

Boris Volodarsky’s riveting account sheds lights on the Kremlin’s history of poisoning enemies.

By Kara Brand

Military History

Thrilling Military Must-Reads That Cover Historical and Modern Conflict

Thrilling Military Must-Reads That Cover Historical and Modern Conflict

These military books will take you back to some of the most thrilling combat zones throughout history.

By Jordyn Kelley

Military History

These Essential Authors Were Shaped By Their Time in War

These Essential Authors Were Shaped By Their Time in War

Time on or near the front lines shaped these authors' lives and work.

By John Tuttle

Modern History

The Best Presidential Biographies For History Buffs

The Best Presidential Biographies For History Buffs

Dig into 46 top-notch biographies—one for each American president.

By Jonathan Bernstein

Black History

16 Books About MLK That Reveal the Man Behind the Civil Rights Icon

16 Books About MLK That Reveal the Man Behind the Civil Rights Icon

Over 90 years after his birth, we look back on King's legacy with these vital reads.

By Catherine Phelan

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