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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 April 2025

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    By MacKenzie Stuart

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    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

    Military History

    10 Essential Historical Nonfiction Books

    10 Essential Historical Nonfiction Books

    Take your mind off the current world with riveting true accounts of history's most poignant moments.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Biographies

    The 16 Best Autobiographies To Change Your View of History

    The 16 Best Autobiographies To Change Your View of History

    These unbelievable stories stretch beyond the pages of your average history book.

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Military History

    Iwo Jima: The True Details of an Iconic Photograph in the Midst of Battle

    Iwo Jima: The True Details of an Iconic Photograph in the Midst of Battle

    Discover the essential account of the men who raised the flags during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Military History

    10 War Books That Enlighten, Move, and Educate Their Readers

    10 War Books That Enlighten, Move, and Educate Their Readers

    These books examine the burdens of battle, from the Revolutionary War to modern day Iraq.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Nonfiction

    The Best History Book Deals of the Month

    The Best History Book Deals of the Month

    Biographies, war histories, and more!

    By The Archive Staff

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    [CLOSED] Entrepreneur Terry Giles Wants to Unlock Your Highest Capabilities

    [CLOSED] Entrepreneur Terry Giles Wants to Unlock Your Highest Capabilities

    Enter to win an advanced copy of The Fifteen Percent!

    By The Archive Staff

    World History

    8 Fascinating Ancient History Books Whose Subjects Span the Globe

    8 Fascinating Ancient History Books Whose Subjects Span the Globe

    Witness the beginning of recorded history from Mexico to Mesopotamia.

    By Orrin Grey

    European History

    Cut Through the Chaos with These 10 French Revolution Books

    Cut Through the Chaos with These 10 French Revolution Books

    Get a handle on the decade of instability that changed France—and the world—for good.

    By Orrin Grey

    Modern History

    Business Adventures: An Intimate Glimpse Into Corporate America

    Business Adventures: An Intimate Glimpse Into Corporate America

    The timeless classic is Bill Gates’s favorite business book of all time.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    European History

    Discover Our Favorite History Books of 2019

    Discover Our Favorite History Books of 2019

    Our writers share the best history books of 2019.

    By Orrin Grey, Catherine Phelan & Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Military History

    10 Illuminating Books About Ancient Greece

    10 Illuminating Books About Ancient Greece

    Gain insight into the civilization that sculpted today's society.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell

    History Of Science

    Ride the Brain Wave With Humble Bundle’s Latest Non-Fiction Offerings

    Ride the Brain Wave With Humble Bundle’s Latest Non-Fiction Offerings

    Support EveryLibrary and get up to 28 books for as little as one dollar.

    By The Archive Staff

    Military History

    Day of Infamy: Inside the Destruction of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor

    Day of Infamy: Inside the Destruction of the Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor

    Historian Walter Lord recounts the bombing of major U.S. battleships and the heroics of the men on board.

    By Olivia Mason & Kelsey Christine McConnell

    Nonfiction

    [CLOSED] Nab 10 Books That Will Revitalize Your Historical Interests

    [CLOSED] Nab 10 Books That Will Revitalize Your Historical Interests

    Enter for a chance to win 10 fascinating books that cover history from World War I to space mishaps.

    By The Archive Staff

    Military History

    American Traitors: The Best Friends Who Sold Secrets to Soviet Russia

    American Traitors: The Best Friends Who Sold Secrets to Soviet Russia

    Meet two hard-partying geniuses that became Cold War operatives.

    By Olivia Mason

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