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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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KJV, Gift and Award Bible, Imitation Leather, Pink, Red Letter Edition KJV, Gift and Award Bible,...

Thomas Nelson
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Little Book of Louis Vuitton: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House Little Book of Louis Vuitton:...

Karen Homer
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Jesus and Women - Bible Study Book with Video Access: In the First Century and Now Jesus and Women - Bible Study...

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

Mike Johnson
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The Happiest Man on Earth: The Beautiful Life of an Auschwitz Survivor The Happiest Man on Earth:...

Eddie Jaku
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The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York The Power Broker: Robert...

Robert A Caro
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With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa With the Old Breed: At...

E B Sledge
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AP World History: Modern Premium, 2024: Comprehensive Review with 5 Practice Tests + an Online Timed Test Option AP World History: Modern...

John McCannon
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Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare: The Mavericks Who Plotted Hitler's Defeat Churchill's Ministry of...

Giles Milton
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The Guns of August: The Pulitzer Prize-Winning Classic about the Outbreak of World War I The Guns of August: The...

Barbara W Tuchman
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces The Hero with a Thousand Faces

Joseph Campbell
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History of the World Map by Map History of the World Map by...

DK
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The Democrat Party Hates America The Democrat Party Hates...

Mark R Levin
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The elements of style The elements of style

William Strunk
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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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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
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Stories Of The Saints: Bold and Inspiring Tales of Adventure, Grace, and Courage Stories Of The Saints: Bold...

Carey Wallace, Nick Thornborrow (Illustrator)
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A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them A Fever in the Heartland: The...

Timothy Egan
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life A Swim in a Pond in the Rain:...

George Saunders
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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
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A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks A History of the World in...

David Gibbins
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The secret teachings of all ages : an encyclopedic outline of Masonic, Hermetic, Qabbalistic, and Rosicrucian symbolical philosophy : being an interpretation of the secret teachings concealed within the rituals, allegories, and mysteries of all ages The secret teachings of all...

Manly Palmer Hall, J. Augustus Knapp
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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.