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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

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

Jessica Roux
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The Crucible: (Penguin Orange Collection) The Crucible: (Penguin Orange...

Arthur Miller
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail A Walk in the Woods:...

Bill Bryson
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Dumbing Us Down - 25th Anniversary Edition: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling Dumbing Us Down - 25th...

John Taylor Gatto
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Ap(r) U.S. History Crash Course, Book + Online: Get a Higher Score in Less Time Ap(r) U.S. History Crash...

Larry Krieger
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The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer The Emperor of All Maladies:...

Siddhartha Mukherjee
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Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present Medical Apartheid: The Dark...

Harriet A Washington
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Ghost Town Living: Mining for Purpose and Chasing Dreams at the Edge of Death Valley Ghost Town Living: Mining for...

Brent Underwood
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100 Cars That Changed the World: The Designs, Engines, and Technologies That Drive Our Imaginations 100 Cars That Changed the...

Publications International Ltd, Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
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Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life Left of Bang: How the Marine...

Patrick Van Horne, Jason A Riley
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On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons...

Timothy Snyder
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A Promised Land A Promised Land

Barack Obama
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Women Holding Things Women Holding Things

Maira Kalman
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Discourses and Selected Writings Discourses and Selected...

?pict?te, Robert Dobbin (Translator)
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Revelations Revelations

Xavier Reyes-Ayral
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AP European History Premium, 2024: 5 Practice Tests + Comprehensive Review + Online Practice AP European History Premium,...

Seth A Roberts
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The Wingmen: The Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams The Wingmen: The Unlikely,...

Adam Lazarus
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What Was the Titanic? What Was the Titanic?

Stephanie Sabol, Who Hq
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Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids: 50 Creative Projects to Spark Curiosity in the Outdoors Exploring Nature Activity...

Kim Andrews
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The Dooky Chase Cookbook The Dooky Chase Cookbook

Leah Chase
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The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon The Lost City of Z: A Tale of...

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

A J Baime
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The Democrat Party Hates America The Democrat Party Hates...

Mark R Levin
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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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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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