On this list, you not only find some of the best American history books, on topics spanning slavery and empire, Civil War, and Indigenous histories, but also stories ranging from Asia to Africa, and everywhere in between.

Feb 20, 2023 · Best History Books Overall. 1. Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari; 2. The Lessons of History by Will & Ariel Durant; 3. The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber & David Wengrow; 4. The Evolution of Everything by Matt Ridley; 5. Factfulness by Hans Rosling; 6. Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker; Best History Books About America and the United States. 7.

3,555 books based on 3625 votes: John Adams by David McCullough, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich: A History of Nazi Germany by William L. Shirer, 17...

Apr 17, 2007 · A history of all nations from the earliest times to the present, with over 8,000 illustrations by Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922 ; Thompson, Holland, 1873-1940 ; Petrie, W. M. Flinders (William Matthew Flinders), Sir, 1853-1942

The 100 Best History Books of All Time list contains a mixture of the most rewarding history books ever written.

Nov 27, 2024 · From a biography of Harriet Tubman to the story of a failed utopia on the Galápagos Islands, these are ten of Smithsonian magazine’s favorite history books of 2024. In the introduction to The...

The Greatest History Books of All Time. This list is generated by aggregating 467 lists from various critics, authors, experts, and readers.

The Best History Books of All Time. Discover real-life stories that are perfect for history buffs! From the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Cold War, there’s something for everyone on this list.

Nov 20, 2023 · From a biography of Martin Luther King Jr. to the story of a deadly shipwreck, these are some of Smithsonian magazine’s favorite history books of 2023.

Oct 20, 2023 · Ancient History Books to Read. Human civilization has been around for almost 6,000 years. Here are some incredible history books that address the earlier parts of that time period.