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Discover your next favorite history book. Browse our selection of history books from around the world to help you learn more about the past, ancient civilizations, war times, and more. We have an extensive collection of history books from all over the world - from Ancient Egypt to the Renaissance and beyond. Learn about the world with world history books, ancient history books, modern history books, and United States history books. Choose your favorite historical period to find your next favorite read, or search for a specific book by Title, Author, or ISBN.

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The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life The Invisible Rainbow: A...

Arthur Firstenberg
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Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk Against the Gods: The...

Peter L Bernstein
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The Republic and the Laws The Republic and the Laws

Marcus Tullius Cicero, C D Yonge (Translator)
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And There Was Light: The Extraordinary Memoir of a Blind Hero of the French Resistance in World War II And There Was Light: The...

Jacques Lusseyran
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The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook: Teatime Drinks, Scones, Savories & Sweets The Official Downton Abbey...

Downton Abbey
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Thinking with Type, 2nd Revised Ed.: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, & Students Thinking with Type, 2nd...

Ellen Lupton
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The Scars of Eden: Has humanity confused the idea of God with memories of ET contact? The Scars of Eden: Has...

Paul Wallis
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Easy-To-Read Bible Summary for Teens and Adults Easy-To-Read Bible Summary...

Michael Kotch
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Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated Confessions of a Prairie...

Alison Arngrim
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The History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome The History of the Ancient...

Susan Wise Bauer
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A Man for All Seasons A Man for All Seasons

Robert Bolt
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The Widow Clicquot: The Story of a Champagne Empire and the Woman Who Ruled It The Widow Clicquot: The Story...

Tilar J Mazzeo
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Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent Open Veins of Latin America:...

Eduardo Galeano
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The Toyota Way, Second Edition: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer The Toyota Way, Second...

Jeffrey K Liker
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Phenomenology of Spirit Phenomenology of Spirit

G. W. F. Hegel, A. V. Miller (Translator)
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Symposium Symposium

Plato
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Saved: A War Reporter's Mission to Make It Home Saved: A War Reporter's...

Benjamin Hall
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Barracoon: The Story of the Last Black Cargo Barracoon: The Story of the...

Zora Neale Hurston
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The Price of Time: The Real Story of Interest The Price of Time: The Real...

Edward Chancellor
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Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945 Twilight of the Gods: War in...

Ian W Toll
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Changing the Course: How Charlie Sifford and Stanley Mosk Integrated the PGA Changing the Course: How...

Peter May, Gary Player (Foreword by)
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100 Bible Verses That Made America: Defining Moments That Shaped Our Enduring Foundation of Faith 100 Bible Verses That Made...

Robert Morgan
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Decolonizing Palestine: The Land, the People, the Bible Decolonizing Palestine: The...

Mitri Raheb
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Witches, Midwives, & Nurses: A History of Women Healers Witches, Midwives, & Nurses:...

Barbara Ehrenreich, Deirdre English
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History books FAQs

Alibris offers the best history books for each period, including:

  • 1776: America and Britain at War by David McCullough
    David McCullough is a historian who tells the story of the beginning of the United States of America in this history book, telling the stories of the colonies and the war against the British Empire. Read about the start of the nation with historical figures including King George III and George Washington, along with soldiers and their families.
  • Meditations: A New Translation by Marcus Aurelius
    This ancient work is written by a philosopher of Stoicism and emperor of Rome with a series of spiritual exercises, including pieces of wisdom, advice, and insights into human behavior.
  • The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
    The best history books are those that follow people through their lives during a certain time period. Follow the story of Anne Frank and her family in Nazi Germany when her diary begins on her 13th birthday and takes us through her struggles, from hiding in Amsterdam until the diary's sudden end.
  • The Art Of War by Sun Tzu
    Some of the best books about history focus on a certain subject, like warfare. This military treatise from the 5th century BCE is a warfare strategy book that teaches different aspects of warfare, including preparing commanders to mobilize, attack, and defend.

If you want to start as far back as possible, consider reading history books from ancient civilizations, including ancient Greece, Rome, and Middle Eastern and Asian civilizations. However, you don't have to start with the beginning of history. Instead, choose an aspect of history that you're interested in. For example, if you're interested in war, you can choose books focusing on World War I or World War II.

We have the best history books for each period. You can browse Alibris' selection of history books based on location, time period, and genre. For example, we offer history books from ancient civilizations to modern events, or you can browse our selection of biographies and autobiographies from any time period.

Yes, Alibris sells new and used books. Find the best history books from around the world and through history by clicking on a book to find sellers. If the book is available through our independent sellers, you'll see whether it's new or used and what condition it's in. Alibris guarantees your history book will arrive in the condition stated on the website.
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