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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

History is waiting to be discovered. Sign up for The Archive's newsletter, and get the best history books and deals delivered straight to your inbox.

Military History

We Can't Wait to Read 2021's Upcoming History Books

We Can't Wait to Read 2021's Upcoming History Books

2021 looks brighter already.

By Catherine Phelan

Modern History

Enriching FDR Biographies that Explore the President's Impactful Life and Legacy

Enriching FDR Biographies that Explore the President's Impactful Life and Legacy

Roosevelt led the United States through some of its most trying decades.

By Kara Brand

European History

2020’s Best Biographies Spanned Centuries and Explored Vital Figures

2020’s Best Biographies Spanned Centuries and Explored Vital Figures

This year's finest biographies brought fresh insight to previously trodden lives and uncovered those that history has forgotten.

By Catherine Phelan

Spanish Civil War

8 Essential Books About the Spanish Civil War

8 Essential Books About the Spanish Civil War

Get incredible insights into Spain's brutal conflict.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Nonfiction

12 Best History Books of 2020

12 Best History Books of 2020

Uncover groundbreaking true stories.

By Kara Brand

US Presidents

11 Presidential Autobiographies to Take a Break With This Election Season

11 Presidential Autobiographies to Take a Break With This Election Season

Reflecting on their own lives, these autobiographies offer a unique look into the leaders of the United States.

By Kara Brand

European History

11 Absorbing Novels You'd Never Guess Were Historically Accurate

11 Absorbing Novels You'd Never Guess Were Historically Accurate

These historical fiction novels don't sacrifice accuracy for style or verve.

By Catherine Phelan

European History

Winston Churchill’s Paranormal Encounter Allowed Him to Face His Distant Father

Winston Churchill’s Paranormal Encounter Allowed Him to Face His Distant Father

Referring to the empty seat at the dinner table, Churchill's daughter asked, “If you could seat anyone there, whom would it be?” He replied, without hesitation, “My father.”

By Serah-Marie Maharaj

Military History

10 Must-Read Books About the Crusades

10 Must-Read Books About the Crusades

The Crusades, although the most defining conflicts of the medieval era, are often misunderstood. These books illuminate their true nature.

By John Tuttle

European History

11 Riveting Books About Natural Disasters That Will Engross Readers

11 Riveting Books About Natural Disasters That Will Engross Readers

These gripping books detail the human cost of natural disasters across centuries.

By Catherine Phelan

Military History

Jewish Resistance Fighters Pulled Off the Largest Prison Escape of WWII

Jewish Resistance Fighters Pulled Off the Largest Prison Escape of WWII

In October 1943, 300 Jewish prisoners escaped the heavily guarded walls of the Sobibor extermination camp.

By Kara Brand

Military History

Walter Lord is the Pop Historian All History Lovers Should Read

Walter Lord is the Pop Historian All History Lovers Should Read

Lord’s unique combination of historical insight and readability make him the perfect writer for historians of all backgrounds.

By Catherine Phelan

Military History

Explore New Angles of WWII with 13 Novels That Focus on Untold Stories

Explore New Angles of WWII with 13 Novels That Focus on Untold Stories

These less widely read World War II stories offer readers a meaningful and moving look into the global conflict.

By Kara Brand

Military History

11 Books Behind Great War Movies

11 Books Behind Great War Movies

From non-fiction accounts to novels, books have inspired some of the greatest war films ever made.

By Stephen Lovely & Catherine Phelan

Ancient History

11 Roman History Books Beyond The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

11 Roman History Books Beyond The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire

There’s more to this story than you know.

By Serah-Marie Maharaj

Nonfiction

12 Christian History Books That Every World Scholar Should Read

12 Christian History Books That Every World Scholar Should Read

No matter your religion or creed, these Christian history books will help you make sense of the world.

By John Tuttle

Military History

Today's Best History Book Deals Have Arrived

Today's Best History Book Deals Have Arrived

Check out the latest history book deals, updated daily. Act fast—these deals will be history at midnight!

By The Archive Staff

Young Readers

14 Nonfiction Books for the Teens in Your Life

14 Nonfiction Books for the Teens in Your Life

Fill up some home-schooling hours and delight the teen in your life.

By Elias Garfinkel

Military History

8 Aviation Books That Will Take You on a Thrilling Ride

8 Aviation Books That Will Take You on a Thrilling Ride

Prepare for lift-off.

By Paige Hettinger

Modern History

Explore Centuries of Connection through the History of the USPS

Explore Centuries of Connection through the History of the USPS

Neither Snow Nor Rain shows how the constitutionally-created service stitches our vast culture together.

By Catherine Phelan

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