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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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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

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

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