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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.

Best-selling History titles

The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince...

William Shakespeare
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Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling Strange Religion: How the...

Nijay K Gupta
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A People's History of the United States A People's History of the...

Howard Zinn, Ph.D.
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The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women The Radium Girls: The Dark...

Kate Moore
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Dumbing Us Down - 25th Anniversary Edition: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling Dumbing Us Down - 25th...

John Taylor Gatto
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The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic The Blues Brothers: An Epic...

Daniel de Vis?
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The Federalist Papers The Federalist Papers

Alexander Hamilton
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NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (Context Changes Everything), Hardcover, Red Letter: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture NIV, Cultural Backgrounds...

Craig S. Keener (General editor), John H. Walton (General editor)
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Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies Guns, Germs, and Steel: The...

Jared Diamond
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Ap(r) U.S. History Crash Course, Book + Online: Get a Higher Score in Less Time Ap(r) U.S. History Crash...

Larry Krieger
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The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate--Discoveries from a Secret World The Hidden Life of Trees:...

Peter Wohlleben
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Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race Hidden Figures: The American...

Margot Lee Shetterly
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The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams The Wingmen: The Unlikely,...

Adam Lazarus
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The Republic The Republic

Plato
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Life: My Story Through History: Pope Francis's Inspiring Biography Through History Life: My Story Through...

Pope Francis, Aubrey Botsford (Translator)
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Confessions Confessions

Saint Augustine
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The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World The Accidental President:...

A J Baime
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5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S. History 2024 5 Steps to a 5: AP U.S....

Daniel Murphy, Emily Lewellen
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Every Falling Star: The True Story of How I Survived and Escaped North Korea Every Falling Star: The True...

Sungju Lee, Susan Elizabeth McClelland
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Spqr: A History of Ancient Rome Spqr: A History of Ancient...

Mary Beard
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The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present The Lyrics: 1956 to the...

Paul McCartney, Paul Muldoon (Editor)
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The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design The 99% Invisible City: A...

Roman Mars, Kurt Kohlstedt
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Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories Then Sings My Soul: 150 of...

Robert J Morgan
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The Bible for Dummies The Bible for Dummies

Jeffrey Geoghegan, Michael Homan
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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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