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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 History books. This list was curated with thanks to ISBNdb and images partially provided by Unsplash.

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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.

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White Funnel Steamers: A Photographic Legacy

Author: Collard-chris

Date Published: 2010

Publisher: History

ISBN:0752453610


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.

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

Author: Williams, Isobel.

Date Published: 2009

Publisher: History

ISBN:0750948795


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.

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Jack The Ripper: The Celebrity Suspects

Author: Holgate, Mike.

Date Published: 2008

Publisher: History

ISBN:0752447572


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.

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

Author: Woodman, Richard , 1944-

Date Published: 2010

Publisher: History

ISBN:0752448218


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.

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

Author: Escott, Beryl E.

Date Published: 2010

Publisher: History

ISBN:075245661


Aztecs & Maya

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

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Aztecs & Maya

Author: James, N.

Date Published: 2010

Publisher: History

ISBN:0752454285


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.

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The Poesten Kill: Waterfalls to Waterworks in the Capital District

Author: Warren, John

Date Published: 2009

Publisher: History

ISBN:159629633X


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.

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Tropics Bound: Elizabeth's Seadogs On The Spanish Main

Author: Dean, James Seay , 1938-

Date Published: 2010

Publisher: History

ISBN:0752450964


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.

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America The Story Of Us: An Illustrated History

Author: Kevin Baker

Date Published: 2010

Publisher: History

ISBN:1422983439


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.

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

Author: Cherish, Barbara U.

Date Published: 2010

Publisher: History

ISBN:0752449001


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.

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

Author: Trivett, Hugh.

Date Published: 2010

Publisher: History

ISBN:0752457209


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.

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

Author: Maddox, Jack , 1932-

Date Published: 2008

Publisher: History

ISBN:0750951028

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.

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The Parisi: Britons And Romans In Eastern Yorkshire

Author: Halkon, Peter.

Date Published: 2013

Publisher: History

ISBN:0752448412


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.

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

Author: Bristow, Adrian , 1926-

Date Published: 2008

Publisher: History

ISBN:0750950358


Hitler’s Will

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

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Hitler's Will

Author: Rothman, Herman.

Date Published: 2009

Publisher: History

ISBN:075244834


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.

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

Author: Smith, P. J.

Date Published: 2009

Publisher: History

ISBN:075245157


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.

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Faustus: The Life And Times Of A Renaissance Magician

Author: Ruickbie, Leo.

Date Published: 2009

Publisher: History

ISBN:0750950900


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.

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The Dwelling Houses of Charleston, South Carolina

Author: Smith, Alice R. Huger

Date Published: July 2007

Publisher: History

ISBN:159629261X


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.

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Thorfinn The Mighty: The Ultimate Viking

Author: Brunsden, George M.

Date Published: 2008

Publisher: History

ISBN:0752446800


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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The Workhouse Encyclopedia

Author: Higginbotham, Peter.

Date Published: 2012

Publisher: History

ISBN:0752470124

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