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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

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

Richard Rothstein
Buy from $9.39

The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story The 1619 Project: A New...

Nikole Hannah-Jones, New York Times Company
Buy from $12.52

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

Howard Zinn, Ph.D.
Buy from $5.99

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 $14.23

All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us about Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today All in Her Head: The Truth...

Elizabeth Comen
Buy from $28.49

The Story of Rock The Story of Rock

Editors of Caterpillar Books, Lindsey Sagar (Illustrator)
Buy from $7.01

Between the World and Me Between the World and Me

Ta-Nehisi Coates
Buy from $8.00

Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs Pop-Up Encyclopedia Prehistorica...

Robert Sabuda (Illustrator), Matthew Reinhart (Illustrator)
Buy from $10.32

30 Days to Understanding the Bible, 30th Anniversary: Unlock the Scriptures in 15 Minutes a Day 30 Days to Understanding the...

Max Anders
Buy from $8.70

Fearless: The Undaunted Courage and Ultimate Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team Six Operator Adam Brown Fearless: The Undaunted...

Eric Blehm
Buy from $8.68

Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf Harvey Penick's Little Red...

Harvey Penick, Davis Love III (Introduction by)
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A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II A Woman of No Importance: The...

Sonia Purnell
Buy from $9.07

CSB Essential Teen Study Bible, Weathered Gray Cork Leathertouch CSB Essential Teen Study...

B&h Kids Editorial, Csb Bibles by Holman
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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a...

Ishmael Beah
Buy from $4.10

The Fourth Turning Is Here: What the Seasons of History Tell Us about How and When This Crisis Will End The Fourth Turning Is Here:...

Neil Howe
Buy from $19.09

Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know Talking to Strangers: What We...

Malcolm Gladwell
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The World Almanac and Book of Facts The World Almanac and Book of...

Sarah Janssen (Editor)
Buy from $5.10

NKJV, End-of-Verse Reference Bible, Personal Size Large Print, Leathersoft, Pink, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version NKJV, End-of-Verse Reference...

Thomas Nelson
Buy from $18.00

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

Jessica Roux
Buy from $12.89

Behind the Scenes or Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House Behind the Scenes or Thirty...

Elizabeth Keckley
Buy from $12.00

A Promised Land A Promised Land

Barack Obama
Buy from $1.52

Macbeth (No Fear Shakespeare): Volume 1 Macbeth (No Fear Shakespeare)...

Sparknotes
Buy from $6.83

Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution Eve: How the Female Body...

Cat Bohannon
Buy from $19.18

Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America Democracy Awakening: Notes on...

Heather Cox Richardson
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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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