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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

History is waiting to be discovered. Sign up for The Archive's newsletter, and get the best history books and deals delivered straight to your inbox.

Russian History

Explore the Tumult of Russia Through This Putin Biography

Explore the Tumult of Russia Through This Putin Biography

It sheds light on Russian history, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and more.

By MacKenzie Stuart

European History

50+ Historical Fiction Books That Will Take You Around the World

50+ Historical Fiction Books That Will Take You Around the World

These reads are transporting.

By Catherine Phelan & The Archive Staff

Historical Fiction

8 Moving Women’s Historical Fiction Novels

8 Moving Women’s Historical Fiction Novels

Discover books by and about women.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Nonfiction

The Best Philosophy Books from Modern Library

The Best Philosophy Books from Modern Library

These thought-provoking reads have influenced readers for centuries.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Nonfiction

Case Closed: A Definitive Account of the John F. Kennedy Assassination

Case Closed: A Definitive Account of the John F. Kennedy Assassination

This work of investigative journalism by Gerald Posner is as relevant as ever.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Nonfiction

8 Gripping New History Books for Fall and Winter 2023

8 Gripping New History Books for Fall and Winter 2023

Get a new outlook on the past.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Historical Fiction

Inside the Making of Casablanca: Meet the Woman Who Brought the Film to Life

Inside the Making of Casablanca: Meet the Woman Who Brought the Film to Life

Season of the Gods is based on a true story.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Nonfiction

10 Books to Read Before Watching Napoleon

10 Books to Read Before Watching Napoleon

The new Ridley Scott film charts the Frenchman's rise and fall.

By Margaret Brecknell

Nonfiction

7 Thrilling Books About Greed That We Think Martin Scorsese Should Adapt

7 Thrilling Books About Greed That We Think Martin Scorsese Should Adapt

True stories of power and corruption are waiting for the acclaimed filmmaker to bring them to the big screen.  

By Isabel Montero

Nonfiction

Journey into the Past with the Shortest History Series

Journey into the Past with the Shortest History Series

Thousands of years of history are condensed into one gripping book apiece.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Nonfiction

The History of Fashion in 10 Books

The History of Fashion in 10 Books

From corsets to women's military uniforms.

By Mary Kay McBrayer

Nonfiction

Books Like Braiding Sweetgrass That’ll Change the Way You View Nature 

Books Like Braiding Sweetgrass That’ll Change the Way You View Nature 

We can learn a lot from nature if we’re willing to listen.

By Isabel Montero

Religious History

7 Books About Paganism to Shed Light on the Ancient World

7 Books About Paganism to Shed Light on the Ancient World

Look beyond mainstream religion to find fascinating insights into our cultural past.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Nonfiction

11 Attention-Grabbing Microhistory Books

11 Attention-Grabbing Microhistory Books

These highly focused books have a surprisingly large scope.

By Margaret Brecknell

Nautical History

10 Naval History Books to Dive Into Right Now

10 Naval History Books to Dive Into Right Now

From the Spanish Armada to Pearl Harbor and beyond.

By Margaret Brecknell

Giveaway

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win Two Intriguing Historical Crime Books

[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win Two Intriguing Historical Crime Books

20 winners will receive In Search of the Blonde Tigress and Jukebox Empire.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Historical Fiction

My Search for Claude Monet

My Search for Claude Monet

Guest writer Joe Byrd discusses the inspiration behind his new book.

By Joe Byrd

The Holocaust

An Interview with Richard Rashke, Author of Escape from Sobibor

An Interview with Richard Rashke, Author of Escape from Sobibor

We had the chance to discuss his experience writing about the largest prison escape of WWII.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Medieval Era

7 Must-Read Medieval Historical Fiction Novels

7 Must-Read Medieval Historical Fiction Novels

Get lost in exciting tales of royalty, knights, warring factions, and more.

By MacKenzie Stuart

Native American History

Gain a New Perspective With These 8 Books to Read for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Gain a New Perspective With These 8 Books to Read for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Learn about Native American tribes that have long been overlooked in history. 

By Isabel Montero

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