History books

Revisit the best history books! Brush up on your knowledge of everything from the reign of Queen Elizabeth I to the Cold War.

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Book — Non-fiction. By Richard Rothstein. 2017. 368 pages. A history of the laws and policy decisions passed by local, state, and federal governments that promoted racial segregation.

Looking for the best books on the history of ancient India? This checklist covers 12 standout ones that make for illuminating, and unforgettable reads.

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I have so many historical fiction recommendations for you! I’ve chosen to include some series in addition to the first book in the series. There are some incredible books in this post, and I’ve left out any books that I don’t think belong in a list of the best history novels.

In most of the bookstores I walk into, the art history section is pretty lean. There are a lot of large-scale glossy photo books with the standard famous works of art in them, but not much that is critical, new, or honest.

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History books give you a way to learn about the past, but where to even start? Here's 22 books to get you started on learning about the world!