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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

Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning Oath and Honor: A Memoir and...

Liz Cheney
Buy new from $26.99

Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present Age of Revolutions: Progress...

Fareed Zakaria
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Spare Spare

Prince Harry the Duke of Sussex
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The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America The Jazzmen: How Duke...

Larry Tye
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Women Holding Things Women Holding Things

Maira Kalman
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The Catalyst: RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life's Deepest Secrets The Catalyst: RNA and the...

Thomas R Cech
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Right Thing, Right Now: Good Values. Good Character. Good Deeds. Right Thing, Right Now: Good...

Ryan Holiday
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Skies of Thunder: The Deadly World War II Mission Over the Roof of the World Skies of Thunder: The Deadly...

Caroline Alexander
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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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KJV, The King James Study Bible, Leathersoft, Brown, Red Letter, Full-Color Edition: Holy Bible, King James Version KJV, The King James Study...

Thomas Nelson
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Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes (a Cookbook) Tasting History: Explore the...

Max Miller, Ann Volkwein
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A Day in the Life of Abed Salama: Anatomy of a Jerusalem Tragedy A Day in the Life of Abed...

Nathan Thrall
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Chanel: Collections and Creations Chanel: Collections and...

Daničle Bott
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New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West New Cold Wars: China's Rise,...

David E Sanger, Mary K Brooks
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Mythology (75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition): Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes Mythology (75th Anniversary...

Edith Hamilton, Jim Tierney
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Meditations: A New Translation Meditations: A New Translation

Marcus Aurelius, Gregory Hays (Translator)
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Fat Leonard: How One Man Bribed, Bilked, and Seduced the U.S. Navy Fat Leonard: How One Man...

Craig Whitlock
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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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Hoop Atlas: Mapping the Remarkable Transformation of the Modern NBA Hoop Atlas: Mapping the...

Kirk Goldsberry
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Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control Discipline Is Destiny: The...

Ryan Holiday
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There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension There's Always This Year: On...

Hanif Abdurraqib
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Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays...

Judi Dench, Brendan O'Hea
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Invisible Labor: The Untold Story of the Cesarean Section Invisible Labor: The Untold...

Rachel Somerstein
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Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail Principles for Dealing with...

Ray Dalio
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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.