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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

A Promised Land A Promised Land

Barack Obama
Buy from $1.49

Ten Myths about Israel Ten Myths about Israel

Ilan Pappe
Buy from $11.31

After 1177 B.C.: The Survival of Civilizations After 1177 B.C.: The Survival...

Eric H Cline
Buy from $28.49

The Complete Maus: A Survivor's Tale The Complete Maus: A Survivor...

Art Spiegelman
Buy from $11.15

Great Battles for Boys: Ww2 Europe Great Battles for Boys: Ww2...

Joe Giorello
Buy from $14.05

I Will Show You How It Was: The Story of Wartime Kyiv I Will Show You How It Was:...

Illia Ponomarenko
Buy from $27.16

Meditations: The Annotated Edition Meditations: The Annotated...

Marcus Aurelius, Robin Waterfield (Translator)
Buy from $15.64

Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids: 50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors Exploring Nature Activity...

Kim Andrews
Buy from $6.83

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

D Michael Abrashoff, Captain
Buy from $4.88

Bates' Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking Bates' Guide to Physical...

Lynn S Bickley, MD, Facp
Buy from $3.00

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

Heather Cox Richardson
Buy from $15.06

Little Box of Style: The Story of Four Iconic Fashion Houses Little Box of Style: The...

Emma Baxter-Wright, Karen Homer
Buy from $33.20

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

Eddie Jaku
Buy from $9.55

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 $13.24

The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World The Accidental President:...

A J Baime
Buy from $9.17

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

Nikole Hannah-Jones, New York Times Company
Buy from $12.23

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

Thomas Nelson
Buy from $26.14

1000 Record Covers 1000 Record Covers

Michael Ochs
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Encyclopedia Prehistorica Dinosaurs Pop-Up Encyclopedia Prehistorica...

Robert Sabuda (Illustrator), Matthew Reinhart (Illustrator)
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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
Buy from $10.22

Great Battles for Boys: Ww2 Pacific Great Battles for Boys: Ww2...

Joe Giorello
Buy from $12.12

The Women of the Bible Speak Workbook: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today The Women of the Bible Speak...

Shannon Bream
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Let's Talk about It: The Teen's Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human (a Graphic Novel) Let's Talk about It: The Teen...

Erika Moen, Matthew Nolan
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No Right to an Honest Living: The Struggles of Boston's Black Workers in the Civil War Era No Right to an Honest Living:...

Jacqueline Jones
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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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