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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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War Stories

This Moving Book Deserves a Spot on Every Military Buff's Bookshelf

This Moving Book Deserves a Spot on Every Military Buff's Bookshelf

If You're Reading This... offers a deeply personal look into the last written words of soldiers thinking of home.

By Elias Garfinkel

Philosophy

We Asked Philosophical Library's Head to Share Her Take on the Best Philosophy Books

We Asked Philosophical Library's Head to Share Her Take on the Best Philosophy Books

Regeen Kiernan Najar shares her essential philosophy picks with The Archive.

By The Archive Staff

Military History

6 Illuminating Books About the Reconstruction Era

6 Illuminating Books About the Reconstruction Era

Explore how the most violent conflict in American history led to a defining period for the country, and its influence on our current era.

By Elias Garfinkel

Military History

The Battle of Aqaba—and T.E. Lawrence—Shaped the Future of the Middle East

The Battle of Aqaba—and T.E. Lawrence—Shaped the Future of the Middle East

Neil Faulkner explores how a historian's insight impacted the development of the Middle East, in Lawrence of Arabia's War.

By Elias Garfinkel

Women In History

12 Immersive Biographies to Lose Yourself In

12 Immersive Biographies to Lose Yourself In

Find your coziest chair, and curl up with one of these incredible biographies to while away an afternoon or two.

By Elias Garfinkel

Black History

Illuminating Books About the History of Race in America

Illuminating Books About the History of Race in America

These enlightening books examine the history and sociology of race.

By Catherine Phelan

War Stories

Joseph Tachovsky Unearths His Father's Startling Military History

Joseph Tachovsky Unearths His Father's Startling Military History

We sat down for a special Father's Day-themed interview with the author of 40 Thieves on Saipan.

By Paige Hettinger

Military History

8 Gripping Audiobooks That Offer an Escape from the News

8 Gripping Audiobooks That Offer an Escape from the News

These glimpses into the past will help you cope with the present.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Women In History

Recharge with 10 Books About Inspirational People

Recharge with 10 Books About Inspirational People

These stories will remind yourself that the world changes when one person steps up.

By Orrin Grey

World History

These Short History Reads Will Make You Smarter in a Snap

These Short History Reads Will Make You Smarter in a Snap

Reframe your world in an afternoon.

By Orrin Grey

Modern History

After The Last Dance: Delve into the Definitive MJ Bio

After The Last Dance: Delve into the Definitive MJ Bio

One of sports’ greatest writers took on the G.O.A.T. in Playing for Keeps.

By Catherine Phelan

Military History

Inspiring Winston Churchill Quotes That Will Help You Maintain a Stiff Upper Lip

Inspiring Winston Churchill Quotes That Will Help You Maintain a Stiff Upper Lip

Turn to these wise words to guide you through hard times.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Military History

Grant and Twain: How Two American Icons Relived the War in Literature

Grant and Twain: How Two American Icons Relived the War in Literature

The Confederate deserter and the victorious Union general shared their reminisces with each other and the country.

By John Tuttle

Military History

Black Patriots and Loyalists: An Untold Story of the Revolutionary War

Black Patriots and Loyalists: An Untold Story of the Revolutionary War

Rediscover the forgotten battles of America's most defining war.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Interview

Roger Moorhouse Reveals Secrets of Everyday Objects in Nazi Germany

Roger Moorhouse Reveals Secrets of Everyday Objects in Nazi Germany

We sat down for an interview with the author of The History of the Third Reich in 100 Objects.

By Catherine Phelan

Military History

The Courageous Acts of Resistance That Led to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

The Courageous Acts of Resistance That Led to the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

In January of 1943, Warsaw Ghetto inmates began defying their German enemies—and sparked a widespread hunger for resistance.

By Olivia Mason

European History

Discover Leonardo da Vinci, Beyond the Paintings

Discover Leonardo da Vinci, Beyond the Paintings

The Renaissance painter was a virtuosic man whose wisdom was not limited by subject matter.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Nautical History

A Night to Remember: The Tragic Story of the RMS Titanic

A Night to Remember: The Tragic Story of the RMS Titanic

The sinking of the “unsinkable” RMS Titanic was a shocking and deadly disaster.

By Allison Wild

Early America

The Best Books About Thomas Jefferson

The Best Books About Thomas Jefferson

These biographies and history books shed new light on a larger-than-life legacy.

By Orrin Grey

Modern History

Remembering the Many Lives of Patricia Bosworth

Remembering the Many Lives of Patricia Bosworth

The 86-year-old biographer, actress, and journalist died in April from COVID-19 complications.

By Catherine Phelan

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