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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

    Black History

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    By MacKenzie Stuart

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    Religious History

    10 Good Books About Buddhism That Will Open Your Mind

    10 Good Books About Buddhism That Will Open Your Mind

    From ancient Asia to contemporary America, Buddhism has a rich history.

    By Orrin Grey

    Nonfiction

    23 Books That Explore the History of World Religions

    23 Books That Explore the History of World Religions

    Discover the history behind the religions that have shaped humanity.

    By Olivia Mason & Kasey Noss

    Cultural History

    Thought-Provoking Books to Read for World Philosophy Day

    Thought-Provoking Books to Read for World Philosophy Day

    These reads support critical thinking and empathy for more fulfilling lives.

    By Toby Arguello

    American History

    22 Books About Influential Americans

    22 Books About Influential Americans

    From First Ladies to baseball players.

    By Orrin Grey

    Nonfiction

    17 Escapist Nonfiction Books That Will Spirit You Away

    17 Escapist Nonfiction Books That Will Spirit You Away

    Seeking solace? Find yourself immersed in a wholly different world with these nonfiction reads.

    By Catherine Phelan & Kasey Noss

    World War 1

    8 Bittersweet Books About Armistice Day

    8 Bittersweet Books About Armistice Day

    With World War I's end came a reckoning and a chance to rebuild.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Bundle of 6 Military History Books!

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Bundle of 6 Military History Books!

    These unputdownable reads span the Civil War, both World Wars, and Vietnam.

    By The Archive Staff

    Political History

    10 Vital Books About Voting in America

    10 Vital Books About Voting in America

    With election season upon us, we're looking to the past and future of voting.

    By Orrin Grey

    World War 2

    A Vatican Adoption Scandal Comes to Light in The Price of Children

    A Vatican Adoption Scandal Comes to Light in The Price of Children

    Author Maria Laurino recently appeared on 60 Minutes to discuss this devastating story.

    By Kasey Noss

    Medieval Era

    Chilling Books About Vlad the Impaler

    Chilling Books About Vlad the Impaler

    The Romanian ruler had a fearsome reputation.

    By E.R. Zarevich

    Nonfiction

    The Best Illustrated History Books

    The Best Illustrated History Books

    Discover unique illustrations, photographs, maps, and more.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    World War 2

    “Book Are Our Weapons”: How the Council on Books in Wartime Helped the U.S. World War II Effort

    “Book Are Our Weapons”: How the Council on Books in Wartime Helped the U.S. World War II Effort

    Between 1943 and 1947, over 120 million specially-printed paperbacks were distributed to members of the armed forces. 

    By Kasey Noss

    Media History

    10 Inspiring Books by and About Muckrakers

    10 Inspiring Books by and About Muckrakers

    These courageous 19th-century journalists changed the field—and the country—forever. 

    By Kasey Noss

    Cold War

    6 Riveting Books About the Great Soviet Nuclear War Crisis of 1983

    6 Riveting Books About the Great Soviet Nuclear War Crisis of 1983

    The little-known conflict is explored in the Netflix series Turning Point.

    By Brian J. Morra

    Russian History

    12 Russian History Books That Bring the Past to Life

    12 Russian History Books That Bring the Past to Life

    From notorious historical figures to multiculturalism.

    By Orrin Grey

    Nonfiction

    8 New History Books Coming This Fall

    8 New History Books Coming This Fall

    Autumn 2024 has a great selection.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Literary History

    The Perplexing History of 13 Banned Books in America

    The Perplexing History of 13 Banned Books in America

    Literary censorship has long been a source of contention.

    By Kelsey Christine McConnell, Allison Peart & Kasey Noss

    Early America

    History of the Homesteader: 11 Pioneer Books

    History of the Homesteader: 11 Pioneer Books

    Read up on the men, women, and children who braved hazardous frontiers for a chance at new life.

    By Kelsey Donnelly

    Historical Fiction

    10 Powerful Historical Fiction Sagas That Chronicle Family Legacies

    10 Powerful Historical Fiction Sagas That Chronicle Family Legacies

    Trace the ripple effects of history across time.

    By Isabel Montero

    The Holocaust

    36 Eye-Opening Books About the Holocaust

    36 Eye-Opening Books About the Holocaust

    From firsthand accounts to comprehensive studies, these books about the Holocaust examine the tragedy.

    By The Archive Staff

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