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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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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

Nautical History

The Deadly Collision Between SS Andrea Doria and MS Stockholm

The Deadly Collision Between SS Andrea Doria and MS Stockholm

Like the sinking of the RMS Titanic, the 1956 shipwreck was one of the worst maritime disasters of the 20th century. 

By Shannon Raphael

Military History

Ulysses S. Grant: The Man Who Secured the Union’s Victory in the Civil War

Ulysses S. Grant: The Man Who Secured the Union’s Victory in the Civil War

Grant Moves South explores the legendary general’s pivotal successes and military strategies.

By Allison Wild

Military History

Charlie Wilson's War: The Man Behind the CIA's Biggest Covert Operation

Charlie Wilson's War: The Man Behind the CIA's Biggest Covert Operation

Congressman Charlie Wilson was a champion for the covert op that affected the outcome of the Soviet-Afghan War.

By Shannon Raphael

Modern History

7 of the Best American History Books

7 of the Best American History Books

Celebrate the red, white, and blue by remembering the history of those who came before us.

By Stephen Lovely

Military History

Rediscover America’s First President with the Best George Washington Books

Rediscover America’s First President with the Best George Washington Books

Meet the man behind the legend. 

By Shannon Raphael

Military History

365 Days: Ronald Glasser’s Moving Account of the Vietnam War

365 Days: Ronald Glasser’s Moving Account of the Vietnam War

The American doctor was a beacon of hope for the soldiers he treated during his tour of duty.

By Allison Wild

Modern History

The Robert Kennedy Biography You Can't Miss

The Robert Kennedy Biography You Can't Miss

Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam describes the specific allure of Robert Kennedy, and how he was "different from other politicians."

By Olivia Mason

Women In History

Discover Emma Goldman's Life of Anarchy in To the Barricades

Discover Emma Goldman's Life of Anarchy in To the Barricades

Goldman was a revolutionary from the start. Her work in the U.S. and Russia shook up governments and oligarchs.

By Shannon Raphael

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