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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 April 2025

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    By MacKenzie Stuart

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    Military History

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Must-Read Military History Book Bundle

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Must-Read Military History Book Bundle

    Enter to win a set of books that are mandatory reading for World War II scholars and military history enthusiasts.

    By The Archive Staff

    Military History

    The Guadalcanal Battle: An Eyewitness Account of One of the Most Pivotal Offensives of World War II

    The Guadalcanal Battle: An Eyewitness Account of One of the Most Pivotal Offensives of World War II

    Combat correspondent Richard Tregaskis recounts what he saw when the Allies invaded the island of Guadalcanal in 1942.

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Nonfiction

    The Best History Books of 2017

    The Best History Books of 2017

    History comes alive.

    By Danielle Golds

    Modern History

    Fidel Castro, the CIA, and John F. Kennedy’s Assassination

    Fidel Castro, the CIA, and John F. Kennedy’s Assassination

    It’s been nearly 60 years since the assassination of JFK, and the mystery surrounding his death still haunts us.

    By Sarah Mangiola

    World War 2

    New Documentary Naples '44 is a Devastating Portrait of the Tolls of War 

    New Documentary Naples '44 is a Devastating Portrait of the Tolls of War 

    Based on Norman Lewis' acclaimed memoir, the film explores the aftermath of Germany's occupation of Naples.

    By Olivia Mason

    Nonfiction

    11 Groundbreaking Books That Changed America

    11 Groundbreaking Books That Changed America

    These books effected real change.

    By Catherine Phelan

    Military History

    7 Books to Read After Watching Thank You for Your Service

    7 Books to Read After Watching Thank You for Your Service

    The new film, based on the book of the same name by Daniel Finkel, highlights the realities of soldiers returning home from war with PTSD.

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Women In History

    Marita Lorenz: The Spy Who Loved Castro…and Almost Assassinated Him

    Marita Lorenz: The Spy Who Loved Castro…and Almost Assassinated Him

    In 1960, U.S. operatives recruited Lorenz to kill the communist party leader—but she couldn’t do it.

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Modern History

    A Chilling Look Inside the Lindbergh Kidnapping

    A Chilling Look Inside the Lindbergh Kidnapping

    When a child's life is on the line, who do you believe?

    By Daniel O'Connor

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    Great news, history lovers: We're looking for your original stories of little-known facts.

    By The Archive Staff

    Modern History

    12 Books for Fans of Hamilton

    12 Books for Fans of Hamilton

    Go back in time with books about Hamilton and the people who knew him best.

    By Olivia Mason

    Nautical History

    The Strange and Tragic Shipwreck of the Morro Castle

    The Strange and Tragic Shipwreck of the Morro Castle

    Fire brought down the ship—but was it an accident, or arson?

    By Sarah Mangiola

    Modern History

    Who Really Killed Dr. William Chapman?

    Who Really Killed Dr. William Chapman?

    His houseguest was convicted of the murder. But evidence against the doctor’s wife tells another story.

    By Sarah Mangiola

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