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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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Fingerprints of the Gods Fingerprints of the Gods

Graham Hancock
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Fingerprints of the Gods: The Evidence of Earth's Lost Civilization Fingerprints of the Gods: The...

Graham Hancock
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The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World The Accidental President:...

A J Baime
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The Guns of August: The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Classic about the Outbreak of World War I The Guns of August: The...

Barbara W Tuchman
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Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution Eve: How the Female Body...

Cat Bohannon
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Marcus Aurelius Marcus Aurelius

Marcus Aurelius
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts The World Almanac and Book of...

Sarah Janssen (Editor)
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Operation Paperclip: The Secret Intelligence Program That Brought Nazi Scientists to America Operation Paperclip: The...

Annie Jacobsen
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Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America Democracy Awakening: Notes on...

Heather Cox Richardson
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A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks A History of the World in...

David Gibbins
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My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope My Jesus: From Heartache to...

Anne Wilson
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Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers Volume 1 Floriography: An Illustrated...

Jessica Roux
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The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland The Day the World Came to...

Jim DeFede
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (No Fear Shakespeare): Volume 7 A Midsummer Night's Dream (No...

Sparknotes
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The Prince (Reader's Library Classics) The Prince (Reader's Library...

Niccol? Machiavelli
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The Moth in the Iron Lung: A Biography of Polio The Moth in the Iron Lung: A...

Forrest Maready
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Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland Ordinary Men: Reserve Police...

Christopher R Browning
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Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History Dissolving Illusions: Disease...

Roman Bystrianyk, Suzanne Humphries, MD
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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs Pop-Up Encyclopedia Prehistorica...

Robert Sabuda (Illustrator), Matthew Reinhart (Illustrator)
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CSB Essential Teen Study Bible, Weathered Gray Cork Leathertouch CSB Essential Teen Study...

B&h Kids Editorial, Csb Bibles by Holman
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Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids: 50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors Exploring Nature Activity...

Kim Andrews
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All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us about Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today All in Her Head: The Truth...

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

Thomas Nelson
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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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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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