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There’s so much more to learn than just what was in your high school textbooks (and if you’re anything like us, you’ve probably forgotten most of that anyway). There’s a book out there exploring just about everything that’s happened in history. From the Crusades to the World Wars, and everything before and after, there’s a history book for that.
History books also go beyond wars—there are history books on just about whatever you’re interested in! From biographies on U.S. presidents to what happened on the Titanic, from the history of world religions to how long we’ve been burning books, there’s a book for you.
An author's search for an accurate account of the Trail of Tears.
Meet the woman who inspired Virginia Woolf's most fanciful novel.
As news about the Taliban continues to unfold, satisfy your curiosity about instability in the region.
There's so much to learn from correspondence that has survived the passage of time.
By Erin Hagan
Set sail with these thrilling and true nautical tales.
Discover stellar stories about the war that gave birth to our nation.
Dad's always gifted three copies of the latest history bestseller? Try these recommendations to find him something new.
These unbelievable stories stretch beyond the pages of your average history book.
Sometimes, the truth is complicated.
Immerse yourself in the culture–and history–of a place.
By Abby Ronner
Reframe your world in an afternoon.
By Orrin Grey
The Roaring 20s was a time of true change for a world that had just recovered.
Ever wonder what it was like to be a gladiator?
Renault set a high standard for accuracy and feeling in historical fiction.
These legends live on.
A quest to figure out which books are on the president’s nightstand.
Celebrate black authors’ fiction, nonfiction and poetry.
Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.