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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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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

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

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