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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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    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

    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

    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

    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

    Military History

    Winston Churchill’s Favorite Books

    Winston Churchill’s Favorite Books

    Judging from his reading list, Winston Churchill clearly thought a lot about the Roman Empire.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    European History

    20 Accurate Historical Fiction Books for Nonfiction Readers

    20 Accurate Historical Fiction Books for Nonfiction Readers

    Fact, meet fiction.

    By Olivia Mason, Ella Burch & Isabel Montero

    Giveaway

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Copy of Mitch Albom's The Little Liar

    [CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Win a Copy of Mitch Albom's The Little Liar

    Enter for a chance to win an early copy of this gripping World War II historical fiction tale.

    By The Archive Staff

    Nonfiction

    10 Immersive History Books With Photographs

    10 Immersive History Books With Photographs

    See the past with your own eyes.

    By Margaret Brecknell

    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

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