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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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Over the Edge of the World CD: Magellan's Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe Over the Edge of the World CD...

Laurence Bergreen
Buy from $8.44

Thomas Paine: Enlightenment, Revolution, and the Birth of the Modern Nations Thomas Paine: Enlightenment,...

Paul Hecht
Buy from $9.62

Defending Baltimore Against Enemy Attack: A Boyhood Year During WWII Defending Baltimore Against...

Charles Osgood
Buy from $16.71

Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game Moneyball: The Art of Winning...

Michael Lewis, Scott Brick (Read by)
Buy from $12.00

The Gnostic Gospels The Gnostic Gospels

Elaine Pagels, Lorna Raver (Read by)
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Skyjack: The Hunt for D.B. Cooper Skyjack: The Hunt for D.B....

Geoffrey Gray
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Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947 Iron Kingdom: The Rise and...

Christopher Clark, MD, Shaun Grindell (Narrator)
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The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America The Last Campaign: Robert F....

Thurston Clarke, Pete Larkin (Narrator)
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A History of Europe A History of Europe

J M Roberts, Frederick Davidson (Read by)
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Come Fly the World: The Jet-Age Story of the Women of Pan Am Come Fly the World: The Jet...

Julia Cooke, Andi Arndt (Read by)
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Black Hawk Down Mti Black Hawk Down Mti

Mark Bowden (Introduction by), Joe Morton (Read by)
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The Great Siege: Malta 1565 The Great Siege: Malta 1565

Ernle Bradford, Simon Vance (Read by)
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The Darkest Jungle: The True Story of the Darien Expedition and America's Ill-Fated Race to Connect the Seas The Darkest Jungle: The True...

Todd Balf, Ray Childs (Read by)
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Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do Ten Hours Until Dawn: The...

Michael J Tougias, Joe Barrett (Read by)
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Marconi: The Man Who Networked the World Marconi: The Man Who...

Marc Raboy, Allan Robertson (Read by)
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Origin: A Genetic History of the Americas Origin: A Genetic History of...

Jennifer Raff, Tanis Parenteau (Read by)
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The Patriot's History Reader: Essential Documents for Every American The Patriot's History Reader:...

Dr. Larry Schweikart, Dave Dougherty
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The Baseball Whisperer: A Small-Town Coach Who Shaped Big League Dreams The Baseball Whisperer: A...

Michael Tackett, Mike Chamberlain (Narrator)
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The Story of Western Science: From the Writings of Aristotle to the Big Bang Theory The Story of Western Science:...

Susan Wise Bauer, Julian Elfer (Read by)
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The World of Music The World of Music

David Willoughby
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The Lighthouse of Stalingrad: The Epic Siege at the Heart of the Greatest Battle of World War II The Lighthouse of Stalingrad:...

Iain MacGregor, Kris Dyer (Read by)
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Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet Louis D. Brandeis: American...

Mr. Jeffrey Rosen, Traber Burns (Read by)
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The Story of Civilization: Volume II - The Medieval World Audio Drama The Story of Civilization:...

Phillip Campbell
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Student Edition Audio Exercises on CD for Ireland/Stein's Hillcrest Medical Center: Begining Medical Transcription, 7th Student Edition Audio...

Patricia A. Ireland, Stein
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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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