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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 Knowledge of the Holy The Knowledge of the Holy

A W Tozer
Buy from $1.68

NKJV, Value Thinline Bible, Large Print, Imitation Leather, Black, Red Letter Edition NKJV, Value Thinline Bible,...

Thomas Nelson
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It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy It's Your Ship: Management...

D Michael Abrashoff, Captain
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The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America The Color of Law: A Forgotten...

Richard Rothstein
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eBook from $17.95

Little Book of Dior Little Book of Dior

Karen Homer
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life A Swim in a Pond in the Rain:...

George Saunders
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Everest, Inc.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of the World Everest, Inc.: The Renegades...

Will Cockrell
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The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America The Pursuit of Happiness: How...

Jeffrey Rosen
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The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America The Road to Unfreedom: Russia...

Timothy Snyder
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Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America Democracy Awakening: Notes on...

Heather Cox Richardson
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Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid Godel, Escher, Bach: An...

Douglas R Hofstadter
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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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eBook from $20.99

Macbeth (No Fear Shakespeare): Volume 1 Macbeth (No Fear Shakespeare)...

Sparknotes
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The Fourth Turning Is Here: What the Seasons of History Tell Us about How and When This Crisis Will End The Fourth Turning Is Here:...

Neil Howe
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The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor The Happiest Man on Earth:...

Eddie Jaku
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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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My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope My Jesus: From Heartache to...

Anne Wilson
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Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See Get the Picture: A Mind...

Bianca Bosker
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Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps and Time Lines Rose Book of Bible Charts,...

Rose Publishing (Creator)
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The Republic The Republic

Plato
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The Nag Hammadi Scriptures: The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts Complete in One Volume The Nag Hammadi Scriptures:...

Marvin W Meyer, James M Robinson
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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs Pop-Up Encyclopedia Prehistorica...

Robert Sabuda (Illustrator), Matthew Reinhart (Illustrator)
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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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NKJV, End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Personal Size Large Print, Leathersoft, Pink, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version NKJV, End-of-Verse Reference...

Thomas Nelson
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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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