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Free History Books to Download in April 2024

Explore classic nonfiction reads at no cost.

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. 

Delve into the Deadly, Insurmountable Odds of Custer’s Last Stand

This unexpected U.S. defeat was the most significant action of the Great Sioux War of 1876.

9 Engrossing Alternate History Books

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

King Philip’s War Set the Stage for the American Revolution

This early conflict between colonists and Native Americans had unexpected consequences.

What Really Happened During the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

The Corps of Discovery set out to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.

The Pueblo Revolt Quashed Spanish Influence in New Mexico

The 1680 rebellion drove the Spaniards out of the province for 12 years.

10 of the Oldest Buildings in America

Many of these structures pre-date the US—some by hundreds of years.

The Ghost Dance War: A Violent Response to Native American Resistance

An infamous massacre followed a Native American religious revival.

The Real Pocahontas Behind Disney's Myth

Pop culture depictions have romanticized this historical figure.

9 Books to Read for Native American Heritage Month

These personal stories shed light on the modern Native American experience.

Alaska Day and the History Behind the 49th State

When and how did this far-flung territory become part of the United States?

Demystifying the “Indian Wars,” a Complex Series of Conflicts

The fighting spanned dozens of adversaries and hundreds of years.

The Spirit Cave Mummy is Over 10,000 Years Old

The remains were found with moccasins, a rabbit-skin blanket, and many other artifacts.

The Mapuche People's Centuries-Long Resistance Against the Spanish

This indigenous tribe refused to succumb to imperialist rule.

The Mesmerizing History Behind 4 Endangered Languages

As the pool of speakers shrinks, these languages could be lost forever.