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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 Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady The Country Diary of an...

Edith Holden
Buy from $16.19

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

John Taylor Gatto
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eBook from $19.99

Stillness Is the Key Stillness Is the Key

Ryan Holiday
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Out of the Darkness: The Germans, 1942-2022 Out of the Darkness: The...

Frank Trentmann
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Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius
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Mustang Miracle Mustang Miracle

Humberto G Garcia
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KJV, The King James Study Bible, Leathersoft, Burgundy, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version KJV, The King James Study...

Thomas Nelson
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Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid Godel, Escher, Bach: An...

Douglas R Hofstadter
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World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments World of Wonders: In Praise...

Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Fumi Nakamura (Illustrator)
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The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave The Willie Lynch Letter and...

Willie Lynch
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History of the American Frontier 1763-1893 History of the American...

Frederic L Paxson
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Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World Nature Anatomy: The Curious...

Julia Rothman
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The Book of Charlie: Wisdom from the Remarkable American Life of a 109-Year-Old Man The Book of Charlie: Wisdom...

David Von Drehle
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The Gospel on the Ground - Bible Study Book with Video Access: The Grit and Glory of the Early Church in Acts The Gospel on the Ground -...

Kristi McLelland
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National Geographic Kids Readers: Titanic National Geographic Kids...

Melissa Stewart, National Geographic Kids
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Betty Crocker Lost Recipes: Beloved Vintage Recipes for Today's Kitchen Betty Crocker Lost Recipes:...

Betty Crocker
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Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity Neurotribes: The Legacy of...

Steve Silberman, Oliver Sacks (Foreword by)
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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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Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging Tribe: On Homecoming and...

Sebastian Junger
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Alexander Hamilton Alexander Hamilton

Ron Chernow
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The Secret Lives of Color The Secret Lives of Color

Kassia St Clair
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Monet. The Triumph of Impressionism Monet. The Triumph of...

Daniel Wildenstein
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Confessions of an Economic Hit Man Confessions of an Economic...

John Perkins
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JFK and the Unspeakable: Why He Died and Why It Matters JFK and the Unspeakable: Why...

James W Douglass
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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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