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20 Best History Books to Read in 2021 | Book List

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After an entertaining book to read? Looking for the perfect book to gift to your dad/mother/sister/anyone. This article showcases our top picks for the best History books. 

Best History Books

Looking for a book to read in 2021? Explore this list of the best books. This list was curated with thanks to ISBNdb and images partially provided by Unsplash.

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Book Title: White Funnel Steamers: A Photographic Legacy

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White Funnel Steamers: A Photographic Legacy

White Funnel Steamers: A Photographic Legacy by Collard-chris was published in 2010. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0752453610.


Book Title: With Scott In The Antarctic: Edward Wilson – Explorer, Naturalist, Artist

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With Scott In The Antarctic: Edward Wilson - Explorer, Naturalist, Artist

With Scott In The Antarctic: Edward Wilson – Explorer, Naturalist, Artist by Williams, Isobel. was published in 2009. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0750948795.


Book Title: Jack The Ripper: The Celebrity Suspects

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Jack The Ripper: The Celebrity Suspects

Jack The Ripper: The Celebrity Suspects by Holgate, Mike. was published in 2008. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0752447572.


Book Title: More Days, More Dollars: The Universal Bucket Chain 1885-1920

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More Days, More Dollars: The Universal Bucket Chain 1885-1920

More Days, More Dollars: The Universal Bucket Chain 1885-1920 by Woodman, Richard , 1944- was published in 2010. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0752448218.


Book Title: The Heroines Of The Soe: F Section : Britain’s Secret Women In France

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The Heroines Of The Soe: F Section : Britain's Secret Women In France

The Heroines Of The Soe: F Section : Britain’s Secret Women In France by Escott, Beryl E. was published in 2010. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 075245661.


Book Title: Aztecs & Maya

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Aztecs & Maya

Aztecs & Maya by James, N. was published in 2010. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0752454285.


Book Title: The Poesten Kill: Waterfalls to Waterworks in the Capital District

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The Poesten Kill: Waterfalls to Waterworks in the Capital District

The Poesten Kill: Waterfalls to Waterworks in the Capital District by Warren, John was published in 2009. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 159629633X.


Book Title: Tropics Bound: Elizabeth’s Seadogs On The Spanish Main

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Tropics Bound: Elizabeth's Seadogs On The Spanish Main

Tropics Bound: Elizabeth’s Seadogs On The Spanish Main by Dean, James Seay , 1938- was published in 2010. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0752450964.


Book Title: America The Story Of Us: An Illustrated History

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America The Story Of Us: An Illustrated History

America The Story Of Us: An Illustrated History by Kevin Baker was published in 2010. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 1422983439.


Book Title: The Auschwitz Kommandant: A Daughter’s Search For The Father She Never Knew

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The Auschwitz Kommandant: A Daughter's Search For The Father She Never Knew

The Auschwitz Kommandant: A Daughter’s Search For The Father She Never Knew by Cherish, Barbara U. was published in 2010. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0752449001.


Book Title: Achtung Spitfire: Luftwaffe Over England : Eagle Day 14 August 1940

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Achtung Spitfire: Luftwaffe Over England : Eagle Day 14 August 1940

Achtung Spitfire: Luftwaffe Over England : Eagle Day 14 August 1940 by Trivett, Hugh. was published in 2010. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0752457209.


Book Title: In The Shelter Of Each Other: Growing Up In Liverpool In The 1930s & ’40s

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In The Shelter Of Each Other: Growing Up In Liverpool In The 1930s & '40s

In The Shelter Of Each Other: Growing Up In Liverpool In The 1930s & ’40s by Maddox, Jack , 1932- was published in 2008. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0750951028.


Book Title: The Parisi: Britons And Romans In Eastern Yorkshire

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The Parisi: Britons And Romans In Eastern Yorkshire

The Parisi: Britons And Romans In Eastern Yorkshire by Halkon, Peter. was published in 2013. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0752448412.


Book Title: Suburban Boy: Growing Up In South-east London In The 1930s

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Suburban Boy: Growing Up In South-east London In The 1930s

Suburban Boy: Growing Up In South-east London In The 1930s by Bristow, Adrian , 1926- was published in 2008. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0750950358.


Book Title: Hitler’s Will

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Hitler's Will

Hitler’s Will by Rothman, Herman. was published in 2009. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 075244834.


Book Title: The Lost Ship Ss Waratah: Searching For The Titanic Of The South

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The Lost Ship Ss Waratah: Searching For The Titanic Of The South

The Lost Ship Ss Waratah: Searching For The Titanic Of The South by Smith, P. J. was published in 2009. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 075245157.


Book Title: Faustus: The Life And Times Of A Renaissance Magician

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Faustus: The Life And Times Of A Renaissance Magician

Faustus: The Life And Times Of A Renaissance Magician by Ruickbie, Leo. was published in 2009. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0750950900.


Book Title: The Dwelling Houses of Charleston, South Carolina

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The Dwelling Houses of Charleston, South Carolina

The Dwelling Houses of Charleston, South Carolina by Smith, Alice R. Huger was published in July 2007. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 159629261X.


Book Title: Thorfinn The Mighty: The Ultimate Viking

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Thorfinn The Mighty: The Ultimate Viking

Thorfinn The Mighty: The Ultimate Viking by Brunsden, George M. was published in 2008. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0752446800.


Book Title: The Workhouse Encyclopedia

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The Workhouse Encyclopedia

The Workhouse Encyclopedia by Higginbotham, Peter. was published in 2012. It was officially published by History and has the ISBN: 0752470124.

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