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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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Modern History

10 Books About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

10 Books About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Discover in-depth accounts of a conflict that’s been raging since World War II.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Ancient History

7 Awe-Inspiring Books about the Prehistoric Era

7 Awe-Inspiring Books about the Prehistoric Era

What were early humans like before the invention of writing?

By John Tuttle

Media History

Bruce Sterling, Author of The Hacker Crackdown, Discusses Cyber Security in the 21st Century

Bruce Sterling, Author of The Hacker Crackdown, Discusses Cyber Security in the 21st Century

Online crime is flourishing, with no sign of slowing down anytime soon.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Book Excerpt

Franklin’s Lost Expedition: An Arctic Voyage That Ended in Tragedy

Franklin’s Lost Expedition: An Arctic Voyage That Ended in Tragedy

Two Victorian-era ships vanished in uncharted waters.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

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[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win Three Books by Bestselling Author and Historian Patrick K. O’Donnell

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win Three Books by Bestselling Author and Historian Patrick K. O’Donnell

Including his latest book, The Indispensables—a gripping account of a heroic Revolutionary War regiment.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Nonfiction

Unlock the Mysteries of the Human Mind with These 10 Psychology Books

Unlock the Mysteries of the Human Mind with These 10 Psychology Books

From Freud's theories to the motivations of psychopaths, all your questions will be answered.

By Kara Williamson

Book Excerpt

An Insider Offers Unparalleled Insight into the Royal Family and a Bygone Era

An Insider Offers Unparalleled Insight into the Royal Family and a Bygone Era

Margaret Rhodes looks back at her life alongside the monarchy.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

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

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