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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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Free History Books to Download in September 2025

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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

[CLOSED]: Giveaway: Win Two Military History Books!

[CLOSED]: Giveaway: Win Two Military History Books!

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

Modern History

10 Books About the Kennedys

10 Books About the Kennedys

Get an inside look at the family America will never stop talking about.

By Olivia Mason

Nonfiction

[CLOSED]:Win a Presidential Book Bundle! 

[CLOSED]:Win a Presidential Book Bundle! 

The Archive is giving away four exciting U.S. presidential books. 

By The Archive Staff

European History

These Bloody Days: The Tower of London in Tudor England

These Bloody Days: The Tower of London in Tudor England

A Journey Through Tudor England explores the building's infamous executions and the "graffiti" left by doomed prisoners.

By Olivia Mason

European History

Constance: The Untold Story of Oscar Wilde’s Wife

Constance: The Untold Story of Oscar Wilde’s Wife

Though a popular children’s author and activist, Mrs. Wilde’s life eventually became one marked by scandal. 

By Sarah Mangiola

Black History

"I've Been to the Mountaintop": Revisiting the 1968 Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

"I've Been to the Mountaintop": Revisiting the 1968 Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.

Gerald Posner examines that fateful day and the man responsible for King's murder in Killing the Dream.

By Sarah Mangiola

Modern History

12 Baseball Books That Are Total Home Runs

12 Baseball Books That Are Total Home Runs

Step up to the plate, and learn the history of America's favorite pastime.

By Stephen Lovely

Military History

Author Joe Haldeman on How the Vietnam War Gave Him Something to Write About

Author Joe Haldeman on How the Vietnam War Gave Him Something to Write About

Haldeman’s military science fiction was heavily influenced by his time in combat.

By Joe Haldeman

Nonfiction

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win Our Big History Book Bundle!

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win Our Big History Book Bundle!

Enter for your chance to win an incredible collection of 11 fascinating titles.

By The Archive Staff

Black History

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Black History Month Book Bundle

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Black History Month Book Bundle

Enter to win a collection of five excellent books that offer unique and powerful perspectives on Black history.

By The Archive Staff

Military History

War Bonds: True Stories of Love and Marriage During World War II

War Bonds: True Stories of Love and Marriage During World War II

As hate tore the world apart, love brought people together.

By Olivia Mason

Modern History

From Underdogs to Champions: Vince Lombardi and the Green Bay Packers' Rise to Fame

From Underdogs to Champions: Vince Lombardi and the Green Bay Packers' Rise to Fame

"That First Season" explores how the legendary coach created one of the greatest teams in NFL history.

By Audrey Webster

Modern History

NASA, the "Challenger" Disaster, and How One Phone Call Could Have Saved the Crew

NASA, the "Challenger" Disaster, and How One Phone Call Could Have Saved the Crew

NASA veteran, Hugh Harris, examines the "Challenger" disaster that occurred on January 28, 1986, and what we’ve learned from it.

By Hugh Harris

Military History

A Previously Untold Account of the Vietnam War

A Previously Untold Account of the Vietnam War

Lewis Sorley offers a shocking new perspective on the Vietnam War, through access to classified documents.

By Audrey Webster

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