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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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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