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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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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

Military History

The Korean War Told From Both Sides 

The Korean War Told From Both Sides 

Pulitzer Prize-winning author John Toland recounts the devastating conflict in his book “In Mortal Combat: Korea, 1950-1953.”

By Audrey Webster

Giveaway

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: The Miracle of Dunkirk, by Walter Lord

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: The Miracle of Dunkirk, by Walter Lord

Enter for your chance to win the miraculously true survival story.

By The Archive Staff

Military History

The Post Reporters Who Exposed the Truth About the Vietnam War

The Post Reporters Who Exposed the Truth About the Vietnam War

In 1971, the "Washington Post" risked everything to publish government secrets after their competitor was indicted for the same crime.

By Olivia Mason

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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