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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

    Black History

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    Free History Books to Download in April 2025

    By MacKenzie Stuart

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    Historical Fiction

    Cold War Tensions Peak in Mushroom Cloud, an Immersive Historical Novel

    Cold War Tensions Peak in Mushroom Cloud, an Immersive Historical Novel

    It’s the first installment of a new trilogy.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

    Education

    19 Back-to-School Books That Will Inspire Readers of All Ages

    19 Back-to-School Books That Will Inspire Readers of All Ages

    These stories of overcoming challenges and prejudices will make any reader think fondly of their school days—past, present or future.

    By Catherine Phelan, MacKenzie Stuart & Isabel Montero

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win Two Illuminating War History Books!

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win Two Illuminating War History Books!

    Enter for a chance to win two gripping books from Rowman & Littlefield.

    By The Archive Staff

    Religious History

    8 Must-Read Books About the Reformation

    8 Must-Read Books About the Reformation

    Gain more knowledge about this major religious schism.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    World War 2

    10 Books About the North African Campaign of WWII

    10 Books About the North African Campaign of WWII

    This theater of war is often overlooked.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Nonfiction

    8 Intriguing New History Books for Summer and Fall 2023

    8 Intriguing New History Books for Summer and Fall 2023

    There’s no time like the present to dive into the past. 

    By Allison Peart

    Media History

    Discover Radio’s Origins in Hello, Everybody!: The Dawn of American Radio

    Discover Radio’s Origins in Hello, Everybody!: The Dawn of American Radio

    Tune in to a vibrant retelling of the birth of radio. 

    By Allison Peart

    Nonfiction

    7 Books About the Expansive History of Math

    7 Books About the Expansive History of Math

    Starting with the concept of zero.

    By Lee D'Amato

    Nonfiction

    Get Creative with These 8 Historical Crafting Books 

    Get Creative with These 8 Historical Crafting Books 

    From quilts to blacksmithing.

    By Grace Felder

    Nonfiction

    8 Books About the Renaissance, From Art to Politics

    8 Books About the Renaissance, From Art to Politics

    A period of "rebirth" that continues to fascinate.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Nonfiction

    10 Tudor Books That Bring the Past to Life

    10 Tudor Books That Bring the Past to Life

    Encounter the Tudors like never before.

    By Allison Peart

    Nonfiction

    Working: The Bestselling Oral History Book About What People Do All Day

    Working: The Bestselling Oral History Book About What People Do All Day

    Originally published in 1974, Studs Terkel's collection of interviews remains relevant and insightful.

    By Isabel Montero

    World History

    9 Cartography Books to Guide Your Curiosity

    9 Cartography Books to Guide Your Curiosity

    Mapping the world was a daunting task that attracted explorers for centuries.

    By Grace Felder

    Medieval Era

    8 Books About the Dark Ages

    8 Books About the Dark Ages

    Learn more about this mysterious period of history.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    Inspirational History

    9 Inspiring Books to Read in 2023

    9 Inspiring Books to Read in 2023

    Powerful stories of love, loss, and triumph. 

    By Sara Kapheim & Isabel Montero

    Nonfiction

    7 Graphic Novels for History Buffs

    7 Graphic Novels for History Buffs

    The past comes to life in a vivid new way, thanks to these historical graphic novels.

    By Orrin Grey & The Archive Staff

    Historical Movies

    6 Thrilling Books to Read After Watching the HBO Film Reality

    6 Thrilling Books to Read After Watching the HBO Film Reality

    Whistleblowers, watchdogs, and Winner.

    By Sara Kapheim

    Women In History

    19 Fascinating LGBT History Books to Read for Pride Month

    19 Fascinating LGBT History Books to Read for Pride Month

    Give yourself the most colorful history lesson ever.

    By Xavier Piedra & Isabel Montero

    Historical Fiction

    9 Engrossing Alternate History Books

    9 Engrossing Alternate History Books

    If one detail from the past changed, how would our world look different today?

    By Danielle Kugler

    Historical Fiction

    Follow a Teenage Member of the Dutch Resistance in This Riveting WWII Novel

    Follow a Teenage Member of the Dutch Resistance in This Riveting WWII Novel

    A moving tale, based on true events.

    By MacKenzie Stuart

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