Skip to main content

Save £15 through Sunday. Get the code »

alibris logo

Favorites

More History

Condition

Formats

Book subjects like History

Browse All Subjects




History Books Best Sellers

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

History Year by Year: The History of the World, from the Stone Age to the Digital Age History Year by Year: The...

DK
Buy from $13.24

Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps and Time Lines Rose Book of Bible Charts,...

Rose Publishing (Creator)
Buy from $19.82

Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury Updated Edition: The Birth of Modern Luxury Updated Edition Louis Vuitton: The Birth of...

Paul-Gerard Pasols, Pierre Leonforte
Buy from $59.25

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 $10.37

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 $10.05

The Ride of Her Life: The True Story of a Woman, Her Horse, and Their Last-Chance Journey Across America The Ride of Her Life: The...

Elizabeth Letts
Buy from $13.66

The War on the West The War on the West

Douglas Murray
Buy from $18.19

Young Frankenstein: A Mel Brooks Book: The Story of the Making of the Film Young Frankenstein: A Mel...

Mel Brooks, Judd Apatow (Foreword by)
Buy from $17.95

Chanel: Collections and Creations Chanel: Collections and...

Dani?le Bott
Buy from $16.46

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

Delegates of
Buy from $3.70

A Guide Book of United States Coins 2024: 77th Edition: The Official Red Book A Guide Book of United States...

R S Yeoman, Jeff Garrett (Consultant editor)
Buy from $22.97

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

Erik Larson
Buy from $8.07

The Gulag Archipelago The Gulag Archipelago

Aleksandr Isaevich Solzhenitsyn
Buy from $8.53

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

Alfred Lansing
Buy from $4.38

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

Kirk Goldsberry
Buy from $27.77

Mythology (75th Anniversary Illustrated Edition): Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes Mythology (75th Anniversary...

Edith Hamilton, Jim Tierney
Buy from $17.46

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

John J Mearsheimer, Stephen M Walt
Buy from $6.27

Inspirational Baseball Stories for Young Readers: 12 Unbelievable True Tales to Inspire and Amaze Young Baseball Lovers Inspirational Baseball...

Mike Johnson
Buy from $17.20

How to Read Literature Like a Professor Revised Edition: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines How to Read Literature Like a...

Thomas C Foster
Buy from $8.21

Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom Master Slave Husband Wife: An...

Ilyon Woo
Buy from $14.89

Swamp Kings: The Story of the Murdaugh Family of South Carolina & a Century of Backwoods Power Swamp Kings: The Story of the...

Jason Ryan
Buy from $27.70

The Way, the Enemy, and the Key: A Boxed Set of the Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy & Stillness Is the Key The Way, the Enemy, and the...

Ryan Holiday
Buy from $31.19

The Republic The Republic

Plato
Buy from $0.99

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

Ray Dalio
Buy from $15.63

  1. < Prev
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4
  6. ...
  7. 21
  8. Next >

Related Books

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.
Alibris BBB Business Review

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Recommendations by Simularity | Accessibility Statement
Copyright © 1998 - 2024 Alibris UK. All rights reserved.

Alibris, the Alibris logo, and Alibris.com are registered trademarks of Alibris, Inc.

Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited, Baker & Taylor, Inc., or by their respective licensors, or by the publishers, or by their respective licensors. For personal use only. All rights reserved. All rights in images of books or other publications are reserved by the original copyright holders.