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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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    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

    Education

    9 Eye-Opening Books About Education

    9 Eye-Opening Books About Education

    From the Lexington School for the Deaf to the evolution of American universities.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Media History

    10 Pulitzer Prize-Winning History Books

    10 Pulitzer Prize-Winning History Books

    Don't miss these exceptional reads.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Sports History

    Game, Set, and Match: 11 Books About Tennis

    Game, Set, and Match: 11 Books About Tennis

    Observe the grace and artistry of tennis on and off the court.

    By Kelsey Donnelly

    World History

    10 Insightful Japanese History Books to Explore the Country’s Legacy 

    10 Insightful Japanese History Books to Explore the Country’s Legacy 

    A journey through Japan’s past and its enduring traditions.

    By Isabel Montero

    Cultural History

    9 Revolutionary Books About the 1960s Counterculture Movement

    9 Revolutionary Books About the 1960s Counterculture Movement

    The psychedelic revolution, civil rights activism, hippie culture, and more.

    By Kelsey Donnelly

    Sports History

    14 Books About the History and the Hurdles of the Olympics Games

    14 Books About the History and the Hurdles of the Olympics Games

    The Olympic Games have roots in a religious festival. Since their revival, they’ve become a platform for political statements and corporate byplay. 

    By Danielle Kugler & Kelsey Donnelly

    Ancient History

    10 Thrilling Gladiator Books

    10 Thrilling Gladiator Books

    Explore the world of the Roman Gladiators and the deadliest sport in history with these reads.

    By Kelsey Donnelly

    Religious History

    8 Biblical History Books That Shed Light on the Past and Present

    8 Biblical History Books That Shed Light on the Past and Present

    Learn about the Bible's impact.

    By Marisa Fertitta

    World War 2

    20 Indispensable Books About the Pacific Theater of World War II

    20 Indispensable Books About the Pacific Theater of World War II

    If you're curious how the conflict played out in this region, you've come to the right place.

    By Orrin Grey

    Ancient History

    Those About to Die: The Real History of Roman Gladiators

    Those About to Die: The Real History of Roman Gladiators

    The stunning and gruesome Roman Games as told by Daniel P. Mannix's gripping account.

    By Kelsey Donnelly

    Nonfiction

    10 Beach Reads for History Buffs

    10 Beach Reads for History Buffs

    Light-hearted, entertaining books await.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Black History

    A Brutal 19th-Century Murder and its Connection to For-Profit Prisons

    A Brutal 19th-Century Murder and its Connection to For-Profit Prisons

    Freeman’s Challenge explores an explosive true story of violence, racism, and greed.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Nonfiction

    These Dee Brown Books Are Brimming With Rich Historical Detail

    These Dee Brown Books Are Brimming With Rich Historical Detail

    He had a passion for the American West.

    By Margaret Brecknell

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