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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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    Modern History

    [CLOSED]GIVEAWAY: Take a Ride Through American History with These Books!

    [CLOSED]GIVEAWAY: Take a Ride Through American History with These Books!

    Enter for your chance to win five historical books and merchandise that will take you back through time.

    By The Archive Staff

    World War 1

    11 Captivating Titanic Books

    11 Captivating Titanic Books

    These powerful reads shine a solemn light on one of history's darkest chapters.

    By Matthew Thompson

    Biographies

    The Archive Recommends: 10 History Books Our Readers Love the Most

    The Archive Recommends: 10 History Books Our Readers Love the Most

    How many of these must-haves have you read?

    By John Freund

    Modern History

    8 Charming Hollywood Biographies for Young Readers

    8 Charming Hollywood Biographies for Young Readers

    These entertaining yarns will delight readers of all ages.

    By Matthew Thompson

    Military History

    8 Thought-Provoking Iraq War Books

    8 Thought-Provoking Iraq War Books

    Change your perspective with these books about the Second Persian Gulf War. 

    By Hezra Martinez

    European History

    This Astonishing Book Makes Jane Austen’s World Come to Life

    This Astonishing Book Makes Jane Austen’s World Come to Life

    Voices from the World of Jane Austen will transport you to the turn of the nineteenth century.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Art History

    10 Illuminating Andy Warhol Books

    10 Illuminating Andy Warhol Books

    These books shine a radiant light on the Pop art superstar.

    By Matthew Thompson

    Modern History

    "Villainous Perfidy": Benedict Arnold's Betrayal of George Washington

    "Villainous Perfidy": Benedict Arnold's Betrayal of George Washington

    James Thomas Flexner examines how Benedict Arnold's defection shaped George Washington's future.

    By Olivia Mason

    Modern History

    11 Books About Abraham Lincoln

    11 Books About Abraham Lincoln

    From biographies to a collection of Lincoln’s writings, there’s much more to the 16th president than you might think.

    By Danielle Golds

    Black History

    A Slave No More: Two Men Who Escaped to Freedom

    A Slave No More: Two Men Who Escaped to Freedom

    In David Blight's book, Wallace Turnage and John Washington recount their harrowing tales of escape from slavery.

    By Audrey Webster

    Military History

    10 American Wars, One Book Each

    10 American Wars, One Book Each

    Revisit 10 major American wars with an illuminating read about each one.

    By Hezra Martinez

    Black History

    How Muhammad Ali Became The Greatest: The Rise of a Legend

    How Muhammad Ali Became The Greatest: The Rise of a Legend

    Muhammad Ali explores how the legendary boxer transcended the sport through politics, social activism, and his undeniable charm and charisma.

    By John Freund

    Military History

    Ghost Patrol: Meet the Ultra-Secret Allied Unit That Posed as Nazi Stormtroopers

    Ghost Patrol: Meet the Ultra-Secret Allied Unit That Posed as Nazi Stormtroopers

    It was one of the most dangerous missions ever undertaken.

    By The Archive Staff

    Biographies

    The Best Biographies of 2018: Redefining Modern and Historical Lives

    The Best Biographies of 2018: Redefining Modern and Historical Lives

    From 1769 to 1993, the subjects of these biographies changed lives and the world.

    By Dave Adams

    Military History

    10 Best Military Books, According to War Correspondent and Bestselling Author Damien Lewis

    10 Best Military Books, According to War Correspondent and Bestselling Author Damien Lewis

    War correspondent and bestselling author Damien Lewis reveals the best military books that evolved his thinking and writing on the subject of war.

    By Damien Lewis

    Nonfiction

    10 Best History Books of 2018

    10 Best History Books of 2018

    A surprisingly human history of corporations, a Korean War battle exploration, and more fascinating tales from the year that was. 

    By Dave Adams

    European History

    The Tumultuous Life of Mary, Queen of Scots

    The Tumultuous Life of Mary, Queen of Scots

    Take a detailed look at the life of a ruler who inherited the throne when she was just six days old.

    By Audrey Webster

    Nonfiction

    10 Survival Stories That Reveal the Power of the Human Spirit

    10 Survival Stories That Reveal the Power of the Human Spirit

    In the face of death, these ordinary citizens did extraordinary things.

    By Olivia Mason

    Modern History

    Game On: 10 Best Sports Books Ever Written

    Game On: 10 Best Sports Books Ever Written

    Rivalries, triumphs, and heartbreaks make these narratives sing.

    By Dave Adams

    Modern History

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win a U.S. History Book Bundle 

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win a U.S. History Book Bundle 

    From stories of the Civil War to a history lover's guide to the Big Apple, these books will keep you captivated.

    By The Archive Staff

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