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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

By The Archive Staff

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Military History

18 Fascinating Books About the “War to End All Wars”

18 Fascinating Books About the “War to End All Wars”

Delve into every angle of World War I.

By Orrin Grey, Dave Adams & Kasey Noss

Nautical History

The Best Books on Undersea Warfare 

The Best Books on Undersea Warfare 

Dive into these fascinating reads. 

By Toby Arguello

World History

8 Eye-Opening Books About Globalization

8 Eye-Opening Books About Globalization

Learn more about the connections that have changed the world forever.

By Kasey Noss

Modern History

These Native American History Books Shed New Light on the Past and Present

These Native American History Books Shed New Light on the Past and Present

Deepen your understanding of history.

By Kara Brand & The Archive Staff

War Books

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. 

By Kasey Noss

Nonfiction

10 National Book Award Winners You Should Pick Up Next

10 National Book Award Winners You Should Pick Up Next

You can’t go wrong with these highly acclaimed reads.

By MacKenzie Stuart

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

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