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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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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

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

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