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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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    Women In History

    Pioneering Aviatrix Beryl Markham Flies "West with the Night"

    Pioneering Aviatrix Beryl Markham Flies "West with the Night"

    The famous female pilot describes her record-breaking westbound flight in her bestselling memoir.

    By Olivia Mason

    European History

    Kit Williams' Masquerade, the Children’s Treasure Hunt Book That Captivated England

    Kit Williams' Masquerade, the Children’s Treasure Hunt Book That Captivated England

    A golden hare, a multi-step pictorial code, and a country on the hunt. What could go wrong?

    By Robert Walsh

    Military History

    Shanghai 1937: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the New Documentary

    Shanghai 1937: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the New Documentary

    Inspired by Peter Harmsen’s New York Times-bestselling book, the new documentary looks at the beginning of World War II in China.

    By Bill Einreinhofer

    Modern History

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win The First Conspiracy, by Brad Meltzer

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Enter to Win The First Conspiracy, by Brad Meltzer

    The bestselling author tells the story of a deadly plot that was hatched against George Washington.

    By The Archive Staff

    Nonfiction

    The Best Free and Discount History Books to Download Now from Apple Books

    The Best Free and Discount History Books to Download Now from Apple Books

    From a revealing biography of Joan of Arc to the harrowing account of America's worst naval disaster.

    By The Archive Staff

    Modern History

    The Best History Audiobooks to Download Now from Apple Books

    The Best History Audiobooks to Download Now from Apple Books

    Grab your earbuds and journey into the past. 

    By Archive Staff

    Military History

    Crazy Horse and Custer, A Dual Biography

    Crazy Horse and Custer, A Dual Biography

    The author of Band of Brothers explores the parallel lives of two formidable 19th-century warriors.

    By Rachel Krupitsky

    Military History

    Triumphs and Tribulations: 7 Books About Military Intelligence

    Triumphs and Tribulations: 7 Books About Military Intelligence

    Exploring the ways in which military intelligence has prevailed…and failed. 

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Nonfiction

    Explore History's Greatest Moments with Scribd

    Explore History's Greatest Moments with Scribd

    Unlimited learning at your fingertips.

    By The Archive Staff

    Black History

    FBI Surveillance: Why the Bureau Investigated Famous Writers

    FBI Surveillance: Why the Bureau Investigated Famous Writers

    James Baldwin, Ernest Hemingway, and other writers were investigated for everything from sympathy towards the Cuban Revolution to Communist Party ties. 

    By Sarah Mangiola

    European History

    7 Transporting Ken Follett Books for Historical Fiction Lovers

    7 Transporting Ken Follett Books for Historical Fiction Lovers

    From medieval England to Cold War Russia, Follett’s novels take you on a journey into the past. 

    By Shannon Raphael

    Biographies

    The 15 Most Fascinating Biographies of the Last 25 Years

    The 15 Most Fascinating Biographies of the Last 25 Years

    Discover the unusual lives of leaders, revolutionaries, and eccentrics alike.

    By Dave Adams

    Military History

    Escape from Holzminden: The Greatest POW Camp Break of WWI

    Escape from Holzminden: The Greatest POW Camp Break of WWI

    Neal Bascomb tells the Allied pilots’ little-known story in his new book, The Escape Artists.

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Nonfiction

    7 Fun and Informative History Books for Kids

    7 Fun and Informative History Books for Kids

    Your tiny history buff will love these books about life in the past.

    By Jessica Ferri

    Women In History

    Fly Girls: The Daring Women Who Competed in Airplane Races During the Early 1900s 

    Fly Girls: The Daring Women Who Competed in Airplane Races During the Early 1900s 

    Amelia Earhart, Ruth Elder, and Louise Thaden were among the incredible women who fought for a chance to race against men…and won. 

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Military History

    “The Banality of Evil”: The Take-Down of Holocaust Mastermind Adolf Eichmann

    “The Banality of Evil”: The Take-Down of Holocaust Mastermind Adolf Eichmann

    Secret agent Peter Malkin opens up about the capture that inspired the film Operation Finale.

    By Olivia Mason

    Nonfiction

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Explore History Through the Ages with These Books!

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Explore History Through the Ages with These Books!

    Enter for your chance to win five nonfiction books that focus on different points in history. 

    By The Archive Staff

    Modern History

    Alfred Hitchcock, Psycho—and That Famous Shower Scene

    Alfred Hitchcock, Psycho—and That Famous Shower Scene

    Screenwriter and journalist Stephen Rebello unpacks the controversies surrounding the iconic film.

    By Shannon Raphael

    Women In History

    The Forgotten Treasure: 7 Books by Emily Hahn

    The Forgotten Treasure: 7 Books by Emily Hahn

    The little-known author and journalist captured England and China like few others have.

    By Stephen Lovely

    Modern History

    Behind the Bombshell: 7 Best Marilyn Monroe Books

    Behind the Bombshell: 7 Best Marilyn Monroe Books

    Rediscover the icon whose life was as dramatic as her movies.

    By Shannon Raphael

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