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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 Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI The Worlds I See: Curiosity,...

Dr. Li
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Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging Tribe: On Homecoming and...

Sebastian Junger
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Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era Capote's Women: A True Story...

Laurence Leamer
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Women Holding Things Women Holding Things

Maira Kalman
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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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Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the...

Phil Knight
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History of the American Frontier 1763-1893 History of the American...

Frederic L Paxson
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Valley of Vision Valley of Vision

Arthur G Bennett
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Stillness Is the Key Stillness Is the Key

Ryan Holiday
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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 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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What Was the Titanic? What Was the Titanic?

Stephanie Sabol, Who Hq
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The Knowledge of the Holy The Knowledge of the Holy

A W Tozer
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The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine The Ethnic Cleansing of...

Ilan Pappe
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A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks A History of the World in...

David Gibbins
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Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan: With an Extensive Introduction and Notes by Alexander Bennett Bushido: The Samurai Code of...

Inazo Nitobe, Alexander Bennett (Introduction by)
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The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams The Wingmen: The Unlikely,...

Adam Lazarus
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To Be a Jew Today: A New Guide to God, Israel, and the Jewish People To Be a Jew Today: A New...

Noah Feldman
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The Story of Rap The Story of Rap

Editors of Caterpillar Books, Lindsey Sagar (Illustrator)
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Broken Money: Why Our Financial System is Failing Us and How We Can Make it Better Broken Money: Why Our...

Lyn Alden
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The Communist Manifesto The Communist Manifesto

Karl Marx
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Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump Blowback: A Warning to Save...

Miles Taylor
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Then Sings My Soul: 150 of the World's Greatest Hymn Stories Then Sings My Soul: 150 of...

Robert J Morgan
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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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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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