The best books on ancient history, as recommended by some of the leading scholars in the field. Covering ancient Rome, Greece, and Egypt.
Best history books for kids, recommended by experts. Recommendations cover books for teenagers, as well as younger kids and historical fiction, too
Not a fan of your GCSE history exam? Thankfully the books in our roundup could not be further from your exams.
171 unique books were found in the 21 “Best History” book lists we consulted. Of the 171 books, 37 titles appeared on multiple lists. We’ve added pictures and links for the top 37 history books that appear on multiple lists. To see our aggregated year-end lists for other categories, ...
From ancient Greece to the Second World War, from the papacy to the Antichrist, from Byzantium to China and the story of the Jewish people, historians select their favourite books of the past year. History Today| Published inHistory TodayVolume 67 Issue 12 December 2017 ...
The 100 Best History Books of All Time list contains a mixture of the most rewarding history books ever written.
and future. Others offered a respite from today’s reality, transporting readers to places likeRestoration Englandand ancient Egypt. From a biography of Harriet Tubman to the story of a failed utopia on the Galápagos Islands, these are ten ofSmithsonianmagazine’s favorite history books of 2024....
Located in southeastern Europe, Greece as an independent nation is young, existing since the 19th century. Its civilization, however, is one of history’s oldest and most influential, credited with creating the concept of democracy as well as the ancient Olympic Games, and laying Western foundatio...
Greece Number of U.S. students in 2022-2023: 6,006 Given that it was the site of the first Olympics and home to ancient ruins – such as the Acropolis, Olympia, Corinth and Knossos palace – Greece may be an ideal location for history buffs. It remains a popular destination for Am...
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a powerful novel that explores the complexities of African culture and identity. It tells the story of Okonkwo, a proud Igbo man who struggles to maintain his traditional values in a rapidly changing environment. The novel draws on history and folklore to ...