There are countless Historical courses, tutorials, articles available online, but for some, having a book is still a necessity to learn. This is an up-to-date list of recommended books.
- Historical Thinking Skills: A Workbook for U. S. History (2015)
- The Tuscan Secret: An absolutely gripping, emotional, World War 2 historical novel (2019)
- Mask Of Duplicity (The Jacobite Chronicles) (Volume 1) (2015)
- Winter Wishes: A Regency Holiday Romance Anthology (2019)
- Historical Archaeology (2016)
- The Alice Network: A Novel (2017)
- The Rise of the Maccabees (Lions of Judea Book 1) (2019)
- Sold on a Monday: A Novel (2018)
- The Secret Letter: Gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical fiction (2019)
- Flight of the Sparrow: A Novel of Early America (2014)
- Into the Americas (A novel based on a true story) (2016)
- Babel: The Story of the Tower and the Rebellion of Man (Fall of Man) (2019)
- The MacKinnon’s Bride (Highland Brides) ()
- Married to the Rake (The Wallflower Brides) (2019)
Historical Thinking Skills: A Workbook for U. S. History (2015)
John Irish, an experienced U.S. History teacher, has developed this workbook to focus on the historical thinking skills that high school students in the AP® U.S. History course must master in order to perform well on the exam.
The Tuscan Secret: An absolutely gripping, emotional, World War 2 historical novel (2019)
is distraught when her beloved mother, , passes away.
Mask Of Duplicity (The Jacobite Chronicles) (Volume 1) (2015)
Following the death of their father, Beth’s brother Richard returns from the army to claim his share of the family estate. However, Beth’s hopes of a quiet life are dashed when Richard, dissatisfied with his meagre inheritance and desperate for promotion, decides to force her into a marriage for his military gain.
Winter Wishes: A Regency Holiday Romance Anthology (2019)
Christmas is the season for new beginnings. Be swept away as hearts are mended, secrets and dreams are shared to make this the best Christmas!New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Cheryl Bolen and USA Today Bestselling authors Bronwen Evans, Lana Williams, Bree Wolf and Collette Cameron are joined by Heather Boyd, Sasha Cottman, Samantha Grace, Donna Cummings, Barbara Monajem, Suzanna Medeiros, Wendy Vella, and Alina K.
Historical Archaeology (2016)
This book provides a short, readable introduction to historical archaeology, which focuses on modern history in all its fascinating regional, cultural, and ethnic diversity. Accessibly covering key methods and concepts, including fundamental theories and principles, the history of the field, and basic definitions, Historical Archaeology also includes a practical look at career prospects for interested readers.
The Alice Network: A Novel (2017)
Featuring an exclusive excerpt from Kate Quinn’s next incredible historical novel, THE HUNTRESS NEW YORK TIMES & USA TODAY BESTSELLER#1 GLOBE AND MAIL HISTORICAL FICTION BESTSELLEROne of NPR’s Best Books of the Year!One of Bookbub’s Biggest Historical Fiction Books of the Year!Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick!The 2017…
The Rise of the Maccabees (Lions of Judea Book 1) (2019)
Jerusalem, 180 BCE. For 800 years the Zadokite priesthood has led the Jewish People. But the world is changing. Without, Rome is rising, crushing the other powers of the ancient world beneath it. Within, a power struggle inside the House of Zadok is a golden opportunity for interlopers, who seek to unseat them from the throne.
Sold on a Monday: A Novel (2018)
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A USA TODAY BESTSELLER A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERA NATIONAL INDIEBOUND BESTSELLER An unforgettable novel by Kristina McMorris, inspired by a stunning piece of history. 2 CHILDREN FOR SALE The sign is a last resort. It sits on a farmhouse porch in 1931, but could be found anywhere in an era of breadlines, bank runs and broken dreams. It could have been written by any mother facing impossible choices.
The Secret Letter: Gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical fiction (2019)
receives a letter addressed to her in neat, unfamiliar handwriting, she notices the postmark is stamped from Germany – and it sends shivers down her spine… is devastated by the loss of her best friend, shy and gentle Lotte, cruelly snatched from her and sent to a concentration camp – the Star of David sewn on her faded, brown coat. As the Nazi’s power takes hold, Magda realizes she’s not like the other girls in her German village – she hates the fanatical new rules of the Hitler Youth.
Flight of the Sparrow: A Novel of Early America (2014)
Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1676. Even before Mary Rowlandson was captured by Indians on a winter day of violence and terror, she sometimes found herself in conflict with her rigid Puritan community. Now, her home destroyed, her children lost to her, she has been sold into the service of a powerful woman tribal leader, made a pawn in the ongoing bloody struggle between English settlers and native people.
Into the Americas (A novel based on a true story) (2016)
INTO THE AMERICAS (A novel based on a true story) is a gritty, real-life adventure based on one of history's greatest survival stories.
Babel: The Story of the Tower and the Rebellion of Man (Fall of Man) (2019)
A sweeping, epic retelling of the story of the Tower of Babel. .
The MacKinnon’s Bride (Highland Brides) ()
From a New York Times Bestselling Author, The MacKinnon's Bride brings us love, honor, suspense, passion–all the good things we love in a Highlander Romance. When laird Iain MacKinnon's young son is captured by the English, the fierce Scottish chieftain retaliates in kind, capturing the daughter of his enemy to bargain for his boy's return. Fiercely loyal to kin, Iain never imagines a father can deny his child–or that he will become Page FitzSimon's savior.
Married to the Rake (The Wallflower Brides) (2019)
Wallflowers and rakes do seldom mix well. Miss Chloe Larkin is completely assured of that. Especially when said rake is a member of the Waverly family—the people responsible for a feud that has been ongoing since practically the dawn of time.But he comes offering a deal…The centuries-old feud between the Larkins and the Waverlys has taken its toll. Brook Waverly wants this fight solved. Now.
Best Historical Books to Read
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Historical Atlas of Central Europe
Author(s): Paul R. Magocsi; Geoffrey J. Matthews; Byron Moldovsky
ID: 1754128, Publisher: University of Washington Press, Year: Historical Atl, Size: 37 Mb, Format: pdf
OECD Historical Statistics, 1970-2000.
Author(s): OECD
ID: 2147275, Publisher: Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development, Year: Aril 2002, Size: 1 Mb, Format: pdf
The Rozabal Line
Author(s): Ashwin Sanghi
ID: 2397384, Publisher: Westland Limited, Year: 24 August 2012, Size: 1 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not definite. Some books are absolutely record-breakers according to The New York Times, others are written by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant books you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.