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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

    Black History

    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

    Japan's Attempt to Recreate Pearl Harbor Failed at the Battle of Midway

    Japan's Attempt to Recreate Pearl Harbor Failed at the Battle of Midway

    December 7 may be a date which will live in infamy, but in June 1942, the tides turned.

    By Catherine Phelan

    Military History

    8 Essential Texts About Napoleon Bonaparte and the Napoleonic Wars

    8 Essential Texts About Napoleon Bonaparte and the Napoleonic Wars

    Dive into some of history's greatest battles and the life of one its most famous generals.

    By Olivia Mason

    European History

    Punk Rock and Politics Collide in 1970s East Germany

    Punk Rock and Politics Collide in 1970s East Germany

    Punks destroyed their jeans, their shirts...and the power structures that surrounded them.

    By Catherine Phelan

    European History

    Rediscover Mary Renault, Queen of Ancient Historical Fiction

    Rediscover Mary Renault, Queen of Ancient Historical Fiction

    Renault set a high standard for accuracy and feeling in historical fiction.

    By Catherine Phelan

    Modern History

    In A Time of Great Division, Dan Rather Investigates What Unites Us

    In A Time of Great Division, Dan Rather Investigates What Unites Us

    A primetime news anchor reinvents himself for the modern world and calls all Americans to remember what brings us together.

    By Catherine Phelan

    Military History

    WWII's Siege of Leningrad Was One of History's Most Destructive

    WWII's Siege of Leningrad Was One of History's Most Destructive

    The 872-day siege by German forces failed to capture Leningrad, but left immense devastation in its wake.

    By Catherine Phelan

    World History

    25 World History Books That Will Give You a New Perspective

    25 World History Books That Will Give You a New Perspective

    Expand your horizons with books that explore the places, people, and objects that shaped human history.

    By Stephen Lovely

    Modern History

    Theodore Roosevelt's Strenuous Life Extended Far Beyond a Single Speech

    Theodore Roosevelt's Strenuous Life Extended Far Beyond a Single Speech

    The famously sporty president's impact extends through college teams and Olympics to this day.

    By Shabana Bachu

    Military History

    9 Essential War of 1812 Books

    9 Essential War of 1812 Books

    Engage with the oft-forgotten Second War of Independence.

    By Dave Adams

    Nautical History

    8 Sailing Books That Will Take You to the High Seas

    8 Sailing Books That Will Take You to the High Seas

    Set sail with these thrilling and true nautical tales.

    By Shabana Bachu

    Military History

    Apollo 11, 50 Years Later: The Space Race That Defined a Decade

    Apollo 11, 50 Years Later: The Space Race That Defined a Decade

    Alight on the lunar surface alongside Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

    By Shabana Bachu

    Military History

    This First-Hand Account Brings You Inside the Hotel Rwanda

    This First-Hand Account Brings You Inside the Hotel Rwanda

    According to the hit film, Hôtel des Mille Collines was a refuge during the Rwandan Genocide. One of its residents claims otherwise in this memoir.

    By Xavier Piedra

    Women In History

    [CLOSED] Get Inspired by 10 Women Who Changed Science and the World

    [CLOSED] Get Inspired by 10 Women Who Changed Science and the World

    Five lucky winners will get a copy of the new collection by Catherine Whitlock and Rhodri Evans.

    By The Archive Staff

    Military History

    8 Powerful Korean War Books that Capture the Conflict

    8 Powerful Korean War Books that Capture the Conflict

    These dynamic critiques, vivid memoirs, and clearsighted military histories illuminate the Forgotten War.

    By Xavier Piedra

    Women In History

    Rachel Carson's Books Defined an Environmental Revolution

    Rachel Carson's Books Defined an Environmental Revolution

    Five authors carry on the legacy of Carson's five iconic books.

    By Hezra Martinez

    Modern History

    [CLOSED] Win an Inside Look at The Curse of Oak Island

    [CLOSED] Win an Inside Look at The Curse of Oak Island

    Randall Sullivan's new book is the perfect complement for any history buff. 

    By The Archive Staff

    Modern History

    The True Love Story Behind an Iconic John Singer Sargent Painting

    The True Love Story Behind an Iconic John Singer Sargent Painting

    Meet Edith Minturn and Isaac Newton Phelps Stokes, Gilded Age socialites, philanthropists, collectors, artists, and lovers.

    By Hezra Martinez

    Women In History

    A Mother's Love Became Her Most Valuable Weapon

    A Mother's Love Became Her Most Valuable Weapon

    New York's first and only legislative divorce was granted to Eunice Chapman in 1818, along with custody of her children.

    By Xavier Piedra

    Modern History

    Get Inside The Mueller Report With Alan Dershowitz's Legal Insight

    Get Inside The Mueller Report With Alan Dershowitz's Legal Insight

    The long-awaited report is here.

    By The Archive Staff

    European History

    The Elusive William Shakespeare, Unveiled

    The Elusive William Shakespeare, Unveiled

    His mysterious life has left scholars and readers with many a question.

    By Hezra Martinez

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