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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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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

World War 2

The “Bloody 100th” Was a Legendary WWII Unit

The “Bloody 100th” Was a Legendary WWII Unit

The regiment gained a reputation for courage in the face of heavy losses.

By MacKenzie Stuart

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