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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 Savior Generals: How Five Great Commanders Saved Wars That Were Lost - From Ancient Greece to Iraq The Savior Generals: How Five...

Victor Davis Hanson
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Be a Revolution: How Everyday People Are Fighting Oppression and Changing the World--And How You Can, Too Be a Revolution: How Everyday...

Ijeoma Oluo
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JFK: The CIA, Vietnam, and the Plot to Assassinate John F. Kennedy JFK: The CIA, Vietnam, and...

L Fletcher Prouty, Oliver Stone (Introduction by)
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The Complete World of Greek Mythology The Complete World of Greek...

Richard Buxton
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Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas Big Wonderful Thing: A...

Stephen Harrigan
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The New Rules of War: How America Can Win--Against Russia, China, and Other Threats The New Rules of War: How...

Sean McFate
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The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear The Woman They Could Not...

Kate Moore
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How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America How the South Won the Civil...

Heather Cox Richardson
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Mohammed El-Kurd, Aja Monet (Foreword by)
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The Sisterhood: How a Network of Black Women Writers Changed American Culture The Sisterhood: How a Network...

Courtney Thorsson
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Water from a Deep Well: Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries Water from a Deep Well:...

Gerald L Sittser, Eugene H Peterson (Foreword by)
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask: Young Readers Edition Everything You Wanted to Know...

Anton Treuer
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Only Yesterday: An Informal History of the 1920's Only Yesterday: An Informal...

Frederick Lewis Allen
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The Bourbon Drinker's Companion: A Guide to American Distilleries, with Travel Advice, Folklore, and Tasting Notes The Bourbon Drinker's...

Colin Spoelman
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Democracy in America Democracy in America

Alexis de Tocqueville
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Being Wrong: Adventures in the Margin of Error Being Wrong: Adventures in...

Kathryn Schulz
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Secrets of Santa Muerte: A Guide to the Prayers, Spells, Rituals, and Hexes Secrets of Santa Muerte: A...

Cressida Stone
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Leave No Man Behind: The Untold Story of the Rangers' Unrelenting Search for Marcus Luttrell, the Navy Seal Lone Survivor in Afghanistan Leave No Man Behind: The...

Dr. Tony Brooks, Bob Welch
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Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation Into the Silent Land: A Guide...

M S Laird
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Patterns of World History, Volume One: To 1600, with Sources Patterns of World History,...

Peter Von Sivers, Charles A Desnoyers
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I Dread the Thought of the Place: The Battle of Antietam and the End of the Maryland Campaign I Dread the Thought of the...

D Scott Hartwig
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The Blueprint: How the Democrats Won Colorado (and Why Republicans Everywhere Should Care) The Blueprint: How the...

Adam Schrager
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131 Christians Everyone Should Know 131 Christians Everyone...

Christian History Magazine Editorial, Mark Galli (Editor)
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The Anti-Federalist Papers The Anti-Federalist Papers

Patrick Henry
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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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