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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

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary: Unveiling the Mother of the Messiah Jesus and the Jewish Roots of...

Brant Pitre
Buy from $15.38

The Gospel on the Ground - Bible Study Book with Video Access: The Grit and Glory of the Early Church in Acts The Gospel on the Ground -...

Kristi McLelland
Buy from $20.99

The United States of Cryptids: A Tour of American Myths and Monsters The United States of Cryptids...

J W Ocker
Buy from $15.48

F Is for Flag F Is for Flag

Wendy Cheyette Lewison, Barbara Duke (Illustrator)
Buy from $5.91

African Samurai: The True Story of Yasuke, a Legendary Black Warrior in Feudal Japan African Samurai: The True...

Thomas Lockley, Geoffrey Girard
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How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method How to Solve It: A New Aspect...

George Polya
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World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments World of Wonders: In Praise...

Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Fumi Nakamura (Illustrator)
Buy from $6.34

Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World Nature Anatomy: The Curious...

Julia Rothman
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Revolusi: Indonesia and the Birth of the Modern World Revolusi: Indonesia and the...

David Van Reybrouck
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The Making of the Atomic Bomb The Making of the Atomic Bomb

Richard Rhodes
Buy from $9.42

Streets: A Memoir of the Lower East Side Streets: A Memoir of the...

Bella Spewack, Ruth Limmer (Introduction by)
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Debt: The First 5,000 Years, Updated and Expanded Debt: The First 5,000 Years,...

David Graeber
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American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer American Prometheus: The...

Kai Bird
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Ways of Seeing Ways of Seeing

John Berger
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National Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind from Prehistory to Modern Times National Geographic Ultimate...

Jean-Pierre Isbouts
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The ABCs of Black History The ABCs of Black History

Rio Cortez, Lauren Semmer (Illustrator)
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Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game Moneyball: The Art of Winning...

Michael Lewis
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United States Coloring Book United States Coloring Book

Winky Adam
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The Crown in Vogue The Crown in Vogue

Robin Muir, Josephine Ross
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The Reformation as Renewal: Retrieving the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church The Reformation as Renewal:...

Matthew Barrett, Carl R. Trueman (Foreword by)
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Nkjv, Chronological Study Bible, Hardcover, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version Nkjv, Chronological Study...

Thomas Nelson
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Studio Ghibli: The Complete Works Studio Ghibli: The Complete...

Studio Ghibli
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The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life The Invisible Rainbow: A...

Arthur Firstenberg
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In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin In the Garden of Beasts: Love...

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.
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