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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 Hero with a Thousand Faces The Hero with a Thousand Faces

Joseph Campbell
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The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 Fact-Filled Maps! The 50 States: Explore the U...

Gabrielle Balkan, Sol Linero (Illustrator)
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Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of Christian Extremism and the Path Back to Peace Kingdom of Rage: The Rise of...

Elizabeth Neumann
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The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine The Ethnic Cleansing of...

Ilan Pappe
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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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Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest Band of Brothers: E Company,...

Stephen E Ambrose
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Every Living Thing: The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life Every Living Thing: The Great...

Jason Roberts
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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 Naked Communist: Exposing Communism and Restoring Freedom The Naked Communist: Exposing...

W Cleon Skousen, Paul B Skousen (Introduction by)
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A Book of Life A Book of Life

Peter Kingsley
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Man's Search for Meaning: Gift Edition Man's Search for Meaning:...

Viktor E Frankl, Harold S Kushner (Foreword by)
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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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Las 48 Leyes del Poder Las 48 Leyes del Poder

Robert Greene
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The Art of War The Art of War

Sun Tzu
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The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War The Spy and the Traitor: The...

Ben Macintyre
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100 Cars That Changed the World: The Designs, Engines, and Technologies That Drive Our Imaginations 100 Cars That Changed the...

Publications International Ltd, Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
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Revelaciones Revelaciones

Xavier Reyes-Ayral
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The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration The Warmth of Other Suns: The...

Isabel Wilkerson
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Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop's Battle for America's Soul Hold the Line: The...

Michael Fanone, John Shiffman
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Chaos: Charles Manson, the Cia, and the Secret History of the Sixties Chaos: Charles Manson, the...

Tom O'Neill, Dan Piepenbring
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The Will to Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love The Will to Change: Men,...

Bell Hooks
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Ascent to Power: How Truman Emerged from Roosevelt's Shadow and Remade the World Ascent to Power: How Truman...

David L Roll
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How the Spanish Empire Was Built: A 400 Year History How the Spanish Empire Was...

Felipe Fernßndez-Armesto, Manuel Lucena Giraldo
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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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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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