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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

By The Archive Staff

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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

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

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

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