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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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Nonfiction

The Best Travel Memoirs and History Books to Read Before (or During) Your Next Trip

The Best Travel Memoirs and History Books to Read Before (or During) Your Next Trip

Immerse yourself in the culture–and history–of a place.

By Abby Ronner & Kelsey Donnelly

Modern History

Explore the Dazzling History of Film With 15 Illuminating Books

Explore the Dazzling History of Film With 15 Illuminating Books

Dive into the world of cinema, where art and technology meet.

By Catherine Phelan & Kelsey Donnelly

Art History

8 Books About Art Mysteries and Cons

8 Books About Art Mysteries and Cons

From missing masterpieces to famous forgeries, art crime has a long history.

By Margaret Brecknell

Black History

Willie Mays’ Positive Legacy Lives On

Willie Mays’ Positive Legacy Lives On

The legendary baseball player passed away on June 18, 2024.

By MacKenzie Stuart

World War 2

20 Gripping, Must-Read Books About World War II

20 Gripping, Must-Read Books About World War II

When it comes to World War II books, these are the ones that stand out.

By Orrin Grey

Asian History

10 Chinese History Books for Western Readers

10 Chinese History Books for Western Readers

Brush up on your knowledge of the world's second-most populous nation.

By Orrin Grey

Military History

10 Fascinating Vietnam War Books

10 Fascinating Vietnam War Books

From darkly comic war fiction to astute historical analysis and devastating battlefield memoir.

By Dave Adams

Nonfiction

The Best Newly Released History Books for Dads

The Best Newly Released History Books for Dads

Time to bulk up your summer reading list.

By MacKenzie Stuart

World War 2

11 D-Day Books to Read for the Invasion's 80th Anniversary

11 D-Day Books to Read for the Invasion's 80th Anniversary

The largest seaborne invasion in history deserves some recognition.

By Marisa Fertitta

Native American History

9 Best Native American Biographies and Memoirs

9 Best Native American Biographies and Memoirs

Get new perspectives on Geronimo, Sitting Bull, and more influential people.

By Orrin Grey

Audiobooks

8 of the Best History Audiobooks You Can Listen to Right Now

8 of the Best History Audiobooks You Can Listen to Right Now

We've narrowed down our top picks.

By Margaret Brecknell

Cultural History

10 Best Food Travel Books

10 Best Food Travel Books

Help yourself to a fascinating new read.

By Orrin Grey & Marisa Fertitta

Exploration

9 Books About Explorers and Their Audacious Adventures

9 Books About Explorers and Their Audacious Adventures

Adventure is out there!

By Marisa Fertitta

Women In History

8 Incredible Books About Little-Known Women

8 Incredible Books About Little-Known Women

It’s time to shed light on these remarkable achievements.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Historical Fiction

8 Gripping Historical Fiction Books Based on True Stories

8 Gripping Historical Fiction Books Based on True Stories

Reimagining real people, places, and historical events.

By MacKenzie Stuart

American History

12 Eye-Opening Books on the History of New York City

12 Eye-Opening Books on the History of New York City

Explore each unique borough, from past to present.

By Margaret Brecknell

American History

8 Engrossing Books About Supreme Court Justices

8 Engrossing Books About Supreme Court Justices

Learn more about the people and decisions that made history.

By Orrin Grey

World War 2

The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes

The Untold Story of D-Day’s Black Heroes

The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion deserves more recognition.

By Marisa Fertitta

Black History

8 Books to Read for Black Women’s History Month

8 Books to Read for Black Women’s History Month

These women shaped the world. 

By Marisa Fertitta

World History

8 Crucial Books on Human Rights

8 Crucial Books on Human Rights

From the postwar years to today.

By Orrin Grey

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