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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

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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

Military History

The Dawn's Early Light: Francis Scott Key and the Birth of “The Star-Spangled Banner”

The Dawn's Early Light: Francis Scott Key and the Birth of “The Star-Spangled Banner”

As the Battle of Baltimore drew to a close, an American flag was raised—and the national anthem was born.

By Allison Wild

Military History

Anne Frank and Her Life in the Secret Annex

Anne Frank and Her Life in the Secret Annex

A book published by the Anne Frank House profiles the Secret Annex—the Frank family's two-year hideout—and the famous diarist's life inside.

By Olivia Mason

Modern History

The Night Robert F. Kennedy Died 

The Night Robert F. Kennedy Died 

The year 1968 was marked by turbulence in America. 

By Sarah Mangiola

European History

More Than a Scientist: The Lesser-Known Life of Sir Isaac Newton

More Than a Scientist: The Lesser-Known Life of Sir Isaac Newton

Taking the post of Warden of His Majesty’s Mint in 17th-century London, Newton came face-to-face with seedy criminals. 

By Audrey Webster

Modern History

An Essential Voice from the Sixties: Remembering Richard N. Goodwin

An Essential Voice from the Sixties: Remembering Richard N. Goodwin

The speechwriter and top presidential adviser was a driving political force during one of America's most turbulent eras. 

By Matthew Thompson

Nautical History

7 Books About Disastrous Shipwrecks in History

7 Books About Disastrous Shipwrecks in History

From the mysterious to the unthinkable...

By Jessica Ferri

Military History

Ruth Gruber: The Making of a Trailblazing Female Correspondent

Ruth Gruber: The Making of a Trailblazing Female Correspondent

In Ahead of Time, Gruber reflects on the early years of her career, including the assignment that took her back to 1930s Germany.

By Olivia Mason

Military History

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Note: this giveaway has now ended. 

By The Archive Staff

Modern History

The Unbelievable Lives of Pilots Jessie Miller and Bill Lancaster

The Unbelievable Lives of Pilots Jessie Miller and Bill Lancaster

The pair’s spectacular accomplishments and whirlwind romance will forever be marked by a shocking scandal.

By Sarah Mangiola

Modern History

The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe

The Secret Lives of Marilyn Monroe

Anthony Summers’ book, Goddess, sheds light on this starlet’s short-lived time in the spotlight. 

By Sarah Mangiola

Modern History

True Grit: The Real “Rooster” Cogburn

True Grit: The Real “Rooster” Cogburn

John Franklin Cogburn’s great-grandson recounts the life of the man who inspired True Grit's "Rooster."

By Sarah Mangiola

Military History

The Korean War Serves as a Cautious Reminder for the Future

The Korean War Serves as a Cautious Reminder for the Future

North and South Korea's recent agreement has us looking back at the past.

By Abbey White

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