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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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Princeton Review AP European History Premium Prep, 22nd Edition: 6 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Strategies & Techniques Princeton Review AP European...

The Princeton Review
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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 Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America The Color of Law: A Forgotten...

Richard Rothstein
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A Book of Life A Book of Life

Peter Kingsley
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces The Hero with a Thousand Faces

Joseph Campbell
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Masters of the Air: America's Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany Masters of the Air: America's...

Donald L Miller
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Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland Say Nothing: A True Story of...

Patrick Radden Keefe
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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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Princeton Review AP U.S. History Prep, 23rd Edition: 3 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Strategies & Techniques Princeton Review AP U.S....

The Princeton Review
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Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers Volume 1 Floriography: An Illustrated...

Jessica Roux
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Discipline is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control Discipline is Destiny: The...

Ryan Holiday
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The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine The Ethnic Cleansing of...

Ilan Pappe
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History of the World Map by Map History of the World Map by...

DK
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The Story of Rock The Story of Rock

Editors of Caterpillar Books, Lindsey Sagar (Illustrator)
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Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest Band of Brothers: E Company,...

Stephen E Ambrose
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Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women Second Class: How the Elites...

Batya Ungar-Sargon
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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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Letters from a Stoic: Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium Letters from a Stoic:...

Seneca, Richard Gummere (Translator)
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Legacy of Ashes: The History of the CIA Legacy of Ashes: The History...

Tim Weiner
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It's Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy It's Your Ship: Management...

D Michael Abrashoff, Captain
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Behold a Pale Horse Behold a Pale Horse

William Cooper
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Sam Walton, Made in America: My Story Sam Walton, Made in America:...

Sam Walton
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The Art of War The Art of War

Sun Tzu
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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.