History books offer invaluable insights into our past, shaping our understanding of the present and future. The 10 best history books of 2025 delve into diverse topics, from ancient civilizations to modern conflicts, providing readers with a rich tapestry of narratives and analyses. These works not only highlight significant events but also explore the lives of influential figures and the socio-political contexts that shaped their actions. Whether you're a history buff or a casual reader, these selections promise to engage and educate, making them essential additions to your bookshelf.
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History of the World Map by Map (DK History Map by Map)
- Hardcover Book
- DK (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 448 Pages - 09/05/2023 (Publication Date) - DK (Publisher)
$27.39
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A People's History of the United States
- American History
- Textbook used for College
- Zinn, Howard (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 784 Pages - 11/17/2015 (Publication Date) - Harper Perennial Modern Classics (Publisher)
$10.64
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Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties
- O'Neill, Tom (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 528 Pages - 06/23/2020 (Publication Date) - Back Bay Books (Publisher)
$23.24
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The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
- Hardcover Book
- Larson, Erik (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 592 Pages - 04/30/2024 (Publication Date) - Crown (Publisher)
$19.25
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
- New York Times Bestseller now available as a beautifully packaged paperback
- A Summer Reading Pick for President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg
- From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.”
- One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one—homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us?
- Harari, Yuval Noah (Author)
$14.29
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On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century
- Snyder, Timothy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 128 Pages - 02/28/2017 (Publication Date) - Crown (Publisher)
$7.31
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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
- Hardcover Book
- Grann, David (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 352 Pages - 04/18/2023 (Publication Date) - Doubleday (Publisher)
$9.30
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The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War II
- Freeman, Gregory A. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 336 Pages - 09/02/2008 (Publication Date) - Dutton Caliber (Publisher)
$11.90
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SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome
- Beard, Mary (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 608 Pages - 09/06/2016 (Publication Date) - Liveright (Publisher)
$9.97
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The Book of Unusual Knowledge
- Hardcover Book
- Publications International Ltd. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 704 Pages - 04/01/2012 (Publication Date) - Publications International, Ltd. (Publisher)
$10.00
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