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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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    World History

    8 Crucial Books on Human Rights

    8 Crucial Books on Human Rights

    From the postwar years to today.

    By Orrin Grey

    Civil War

    9 Enduring Civil War Novels

    9 Enduring Civil War Novels

    Traverse the frontlines of fiction. 

    By Isabel Montero

    Nonfiction

    10 Immersive Guides to Bygone Eras

    10 Immersive Guides to Bygone Eras

    These books break down what it was like to live in various time periods.

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Ancient History

    8 History Books From Women's Perspectives

    8 History Books From Women's Perspectives

    From the ancient world to World War II, explore new points of view.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Nonfiction

    8 Engrossing Social Science Books You Should Read

    8 Engrossing Social Science Books You Should Read

    Explore history from a people-focused perspective.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Exploration

    11 Must-Read Irish History Books and Travel Guides

    11 Must-Read Irish History Books and Travel Guides

    Discover the grand wonders and rich history of the Emerald Isle.

    By Isabel Montero

    Nonfiction

    8 Panoramic Books About Empires

    8 Panoramic Books About Empires

    From the ancient world to the 20th century.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    War Books

    10 Moving Anti-War Books

    10 Moving Anti-War Books

    Authors explore the horrors of war from different perspectives and across generations.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Black History

    15 African American History Books Every American Should Read

    15 African American History Books Every American Should Read

    Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.

    By Elias Garfinkel & Marisa Fertitta

    Medieval Era

    Dante Books: Rediscovering the Medieval Poet and Philosopher

    Dante Books: Rediscovering the Medieval Poet and Philosopher

    The Florentine author of the Divine Comedy was a forerunner of the Renaissance.

    By E.R. Zarevich

    Modern History

    17 Books That Offer Perspectives on the Presidents

    17 Books That Offer Perspectives on the Presidents

    Get a fresh take on the men who led—and currently lead—our country.

    By Danielle Golds & Marisa Fertitta

    Women In History

    7 Gripping Books About Female Explorers and Adventurers

    7 Gripping Books About Female Explorers and Adventurers

    These intrepid ladies ventured into the unknown.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Black History

    25 Books to Read for Black History Month

    25 Books to Read for Black History Month

    From great triumphs to continuing struggles, learn more about African American history with these books.

    By The Archive Staff

    Biographies

    New Series “Ancient Lives” Fills in the Gaps with Authoritative Biographies

    New Series “Ancient Lives” Fills in the Gaps with Authoritative Biographies

    We’re revisiting figures from the ancient world.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Black History

    Slavery’s Exiles: The American Maroons and How They Survived

    Slavery’s Exiles: The American Maroons and How They Survived

    Sylviane A. Diouf shares how slaves escaped and survived in the Southern wilderness. 

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win the WWII Memoir A Wing and a Prayer

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win the WWII Memoir A Wing and a Prayer

    We’re giving away five copies!

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Biographies

    You Won't Be Able to Put Down These Military Biographies and Memoirs

    You Won't Be Able to Put Down These Military Biographies and Memoirs

    True stories by and about veterans.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Military History

    12 Military History Books Every History Buff Should Have on Their Bookshelf

    12 Military History Books Every History Buff Should Have on Their Bookshelf

    Examine the world's most influential battles from all angles.

    By Paige Hettinger & The Archive Staff

    Nonfiction

    10 Reference Books You’ll Actually Want to Read

    10 Reference Books You’ll Actually Want to Read

    Read all the books on our list and your rivals for any trivia game will be few and far between.

    By Marisa Fertitta

    Nonfiction

    8 New History Releases to Look Forward to

    8 New History Releases to Look Forward to

    January, February, and March are full of promising new reads.

    By Margaret Brecknell

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