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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

There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension There's Always This Year: On...

Hanif Abdurraqib
Buy from $18.61

The Fourth Turning The Fourth Turning

William Strauss, Neil Howe
Buy from $11.75

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

Karen Homer
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The Books of Enoch: Complete edition: Including (1) The Ethiopian Book of Enoch, (2) The Slavonic Secrets and (3) The Hebrew Book of Enoch The Books of Enoch: Complete...

Robert H Charles (Translator), Paul C Schnieders
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1000 Record Covers 1000 Record Covers

Michael Ochs
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History of the World Map by Map History of the World Map by...

DK
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The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design The 99% Invisible City: A...

Roman Mars, Kurt Kohlstedt
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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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The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook The Lord of the Rings...

Alan Lee
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The Prince (Reader's Library Classics) The Prince (Reader's Library...

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

Max Anders
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Nature's Treasures: Tales of More Than 100 Extraordinary Objects from Nature Nature's Treasures: Tales of...

Ben Hoare
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The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration The Warmth of Other Suns: The...

Isabel Wilkerson
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In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom In Order to Live: A North...

Yeonmi Park
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Church History in Plain Language, Fifth Edition Church History in Plain...

Bruce Shelley, Marshall Shelley (Revised by)
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Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the...

Phil Knight
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A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America A Great Improvisation:...

Stacy Schiff
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A History of the World in 6 Glasses A History of the World in 6...

Tom Standage
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Spqr: A History of Ancient Rome Spqr: A History of Ancient...

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

Kirk Goldsberry
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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
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Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World Amphibious Soul: Finding the...

Craig Foster
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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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