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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

Spare Spare

Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex
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The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets of space The Mysteries of the Universe...

Will Gater
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Roctogenarians: Late in Life Debuts, Comebacks, and Triumphs Roctogenarians: Late in Life...

Mo Rocca, Jonathan Greenberg
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What Went Wrong with Capitalism What Went Wrong with...

Ruchir Sharma
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The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation): The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics The Boys in the Boat (Young...

Daniel James Brown
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Discipline is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control Discipline is Destiny: The...

Ryan Holiday
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Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes (a Cookbook) Tasting History: Explore the...

Max Miller, Ann Volkwein
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Love & Whiskey: The Remarkable True Story of Jack Daniel, His Master Distiller Nearest Green, and the Improbable Rise of Uncle Nearest Love & Whiskey: The...

Fawn Weaver
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History of the World Map by Map History of the World Map by...

DK
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The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love The Will to Change: Men,...

Bell Hooks
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Rainmaker: Superagent Hughes Norton and the Money-Grab Explosion of Golf from Tiger to LIV and Beyond Rainmaker: Superagent Hughes...

Hughes Norton, George Peper
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Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present Age of Revolutions: Progress...

Fareed Zakaria
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The Myth of Sisyphus The Myth of Sisyphus

Albert Camus
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Chanel: Collections and Creations Chanel: Collections and...

Dani?le Bott
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The Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence The Constitution of the...

Delegates of
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Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland Say Nothing: A True Story of...

Patrick Radden Keefe
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On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons...

Timothy Snyder
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A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II A Woman of No Importance: The...

Sonia Purnell
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The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York The Power Broker: Robert...

Robert A Caro
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The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage The Indispensable Right: Free...

Jonathan Turley
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I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of the Stone Pony I Don't Want to Go Home: The...

Nick Corasaniti
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With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa With the Old Breed: At...

E B Sledge
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Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know Talking to Strangers: What We...

Malcolm Gladwell
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The secret teachings of all ages : an encyclopedic outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic, and Rosicrucian symbolical philosophy : being an interpretation of the secret teachings concealed within the rituals, allegories, and mysteries of all ages The secret teachings of all...

Manly Palmer Hall, J. Augustus Knapp
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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.