Until you’ve consumed all of the best History books, can you even claim to be a true fan?
- Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (2018)
- A People’s History of the United States (2015)
- Fucking History: 52 Lessons You Should Have Learned in School. (2016)
- A History of World Societies, Volume 2: Since 1450 (2011)
- History of Modern Art (2003)
- Cracking the AP World History: Modern Exam 2020, Premium Edition: 5 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Proven Prep for the NEW 2020 Exam (College Test Preparation) (2019)
- A History of the World in 6 Glasses (2006)
- Advanced Placement United States History, 2020 Edition (2019)
- A Short History of Nearly Everything (2004)
- The Lessons of History (2010)
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (2018)
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A People’s History of the United States (2015)
“A wonderful, splendid book–a book that should be ready by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and its hope for the future.” –Howard FastWith a new introduction by Anthony Arnove, this edition of the classic national bestseller chronicles American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official narrative taught in schools—with its emphasis on gr…
Fucking History: 52 Lessons You Should Have Learned in School. (2016)
If you disliked learning about history in school, it’s because you didn’t have a teacher like this. Intelligent, brutally honest, and crude — learning about history doesn’t suck when you’re learning from The Captain.
A History of World Societies, Volume 2: Since 1450 (2011)
A History of World Societies introduces students to the global past through social history and the stories and voices of the people who lived it. Now published by Bedford/St.
History of Modern Art (2003)
Long considered the survey of modern art, this edition retains its encyclopedic nature and chronological approach, but comes thoroughly reworked by Michael Bird—an experienced art history editor and writer—with refreshing new analyses, a considerably expanded picture program, and a more absorbing and unified narrative.
Cracking the AP World History: Modern Exam 2020, Premium Edition: 5 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review + Proven Prep for the NEW 2020 Exam (College Test Preparation) (2019)
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A History of the World in 6 Glasses (2006)
Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola.
Advanced Placement United States History, 2020 Edition (2019)
Equip your students to excel on the current AP United States History Exam. This new edition is correlated to the 2019 course exam description framework in the areas of historical thinking skills, reasoning processes, themes, and content. The book is divided into nine units following chronological periods, mirroring the most current AP U.S. History framework. Featuring eight historical themes that address broad recurring patterns and topics in U.S.
A Short History of Nearly Everything (2004)
In A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson trekked the Appalachian Trail well, most of it. In A Sunburned Country, he confronted some of the most lethal wildlife Australia has to offer. Now, in his biggest book, he confronts his greatest challenge: to understand and, if possible, answer the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about the universe and ourselves.
The Lessons of History (2010)
A concise survey of the culture and civilization of mankind, The Lessons of History is the result of a lifetime of research from Pulitzer Prize–winning historians Will and Ariel Durant.With their accessible compendium of philosophy and social progress, the Durants take us on a journey through history, exploring the possibilities and limitations of humanity over time.
Best History Books You Should Enjoy
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Marriage and divorce of astronomy and astrology : a history of astral prediction from antiquity to Newton
Author(s): Gordon Fisher
ID: 877724, Publisher: Lulu.com , Year: [2006], Size: 865 Kb, Format: pdf
Fieldbook of natural history,
Author(s): by E. Laurence Palmer. Rev. by H. Seymour Fowler.
ID: 3502454, Publisher: McGraw-Hill, Year: [1974, c1975], Size: 54 Mb, Format: pdf
Lauragais: Steeped in History, Soaked in Blood
Author(s): Colin Duncan Taylor
ID: 2328105, Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd, Year: Sept 2018, Size: 2 Mb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not final. Some books are really record-breakers according to Chicago Tribune, others are composed by unknown authors. 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.