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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

Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space Challenger: A True Story of...

Adam Higginbotham
Buy from $24.23

A People's History of the United States A People's History of the...

Howard Zinn, Ph.D.
Buy from $7.99

The Mysteries of the Universe: Discover the best-kept secrets of space The Mysteries of the Universe...

Will Gater
Buy from $13.99

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America The Devil in the White City:...

Erik Larson
Buy from $6.99

Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage Endurance: Shackleton's...

Alfred Lansing
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The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 Fact-Filled Maps! The 50 States: Explore the U...

Gabrielle Balkan, Sol Linero (Illustrator)
Buy from $13.73

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

Liz Cheney
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The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II The Forgotten 500: The Untold...

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

Fareed Zakaria
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Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History Empire of the Summer Moon:...

S C Gwynne
Buy from $9.97

A History of the World in 6 Glasses A History of the World in 6...

Tom Standage
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Terrible Maps: Hilarious Maps for a Ridiculous World Terrible Maps: Hilarious Maps...

Michael Howe
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Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes Mythology: Timeless Tales of...

Edith Hamilton
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The Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence The Constitution of the...

Delegates of
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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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The elements of style The elements of style

William Strunk
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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 Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy The Israel Lobby and U.S....

John J Mearsheimer, Stephen M Walt
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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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With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa With the Old Breed: At...

E B Sledge
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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents Caste: The Origins of Our...

Isabel Wilkerson
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Catland: Louis Wain and the Great Cat Mania Catland: Louis Wain and the...

Kathryn Hughes
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The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War The Spy and the Traitor: The...

Ben Macintyre
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The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz The Splendid and the Vile: A...

Erik Larson
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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.