Best Free History Books of 2026
Here are the 20 most popular free History ebooks on Free-eBooks.net for 2026, ranked by reader rating and download volume — every title is free to download.
Last updated: August 23, 2026
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Playing with Fire: A Story of the Soudan War
James Grant | History
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A book Playing with Fire: A Story of the Soudan War by James Grant.
Stories from the Crusades
Janet Harvey Kelman | History
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The stories in this book are of heroes who lived hundreds of years ago. They caught sight of a beautiful dream and lived and died to make it come true.
A Soldier’s Diary
Ralph Scott | History
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"A brilliant account of life and death in the trenches All military memoirs are valuable because they offer an authentic view of the events they describe. Some works transcend simple records to become fine works of literary craftsmanship. Some, and this book is one of them, possess the ability to transport the reader—often in unsparing...
Old Indian trails
Walter McClintock | History
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In the spring of 1896 I went into northwestern Montana as a member of a Government expedition which was appointed by President Cleveland to recommend a national policy for the United States Forest Reserves and to advise the Secretary of the Interior as to the reserving of certain other forests.
Trail of Poppies
Phil Brotherton | History
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During 2015, the author completed a 3,500 mile long journey to commemorate everybody who died or suffered during the Great War a century ago. His journey began at an unknown battlefield in Asiatic Turkey, before he followed the route of the battlefields right across Europe, before finally ending his journey at the English Channel in Belgium...
The Story of the Greeks
H. A. Guerber | History
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A history book that focuses on important people and events in early Greece giving readers an understanding of how civilization in Greece evolved.
101 Arabian Hours
Terry J. Walters | History
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When Terry Walters joined the Florida National Guard he never imagined that one day he might find himself fighting a war in the Iraqi desert. His training and experience had prepared him for handling domestic disturbances, such as crowd control during riots in Miami or helping with the aftermath of Hurricane David, but how well had it prepared...
The Butterfield Trail Through The Concho Valley and West Texas
Tom Ashmore | History
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West Texas before and after the Civil War saw an explosion of immigrants making their way through the area on their way west. The Butterfield Stage line ran from 1857 to 1861, but the road was used by settlers, cattle drives and trade caravans long after. The West Texas section was so severe they had to construct special wagons driven by hardy...
Fort Collins at 150: A Sesquicentennial History
Wayne Sundberg | History
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In honor of the 150th anniversary of the founding of Fort Collins, Colorado, Visit Fort Collins has commissioned HPN Books to publish a heavily-illustrated coffee table book presenting the rich history of Fort Collins.Author Wayne Sundberg is a Fort Collins icon. A teacher of history, an activist for historic preservation, and an avid writer of...
Making Peace After Genocide
Howard Wolpe | History
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A former seven-term member of Congress and presidential special envoy during the Clinton administration, Howard Wolpe led the U.S. delegation to the Arusha and Lusaka peace talks to end the civil wars in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This report distills the author’s experience as a presidential special envoy to Africa’s...
USA Literature in Brief
Kathryn Vanspanckeren | History
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USA Literature in Brief pinpoints and describes the contributions to American literature of some of the best-recognized American poets, novelists, philosophers and dramatists from pre-Colonial days through the present. Major literary figures are discussed in detail, as are their major works.
Koonorigan
Joseph Michael Smith | History
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Koonorigan is a locality in the Far North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia. This local history book documents the life of the people over the last 100 years. 22,000 words and 100 photographs.
Historians on America
Doug Linder, Carl F. Kaestle, et al | History
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A great resource on US History as seem by a number of prominent historians.
Merrymeeting Forge, Gwennap, UK - a History
Leonard Szepietowski | History
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A history of a building that is about 200 years old which replaced a blacksmiths shop nearby that went back to at least the 1300's. Local and internet sources were used to research the history of the evolution of the building itself and trace the residents as far back as records allowed.
Historic Frederick County: The Story of Frederick & Frederick County
Christopher N. Butler | History
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Frederick County, Maryland is a location where many historical paths have crossed. Historic Frederick County was commissioned by the Historical Society of Frederick County to tell the story of the county and the several cities and communities within the county. The book contains well over 150 photographs, maps and illustrations to accompany...
The Story of Abraham Lincoln
Mary Agnes Hamilton | History
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In this little book I am going to try to tell you something about Abraham Lincoln. There is far more to say about him than can be fitted into so small a space; and perhaps when you are older you will read about him for yourselves, and read his wonderful speeches.
Dragons and Cherry Blossoms
Mrs. Robert C. Morris | History
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Many have been before me, and the theme of this volume can hardly be called new, for Japan has been viewed from every side and through all kinds of eyes. This, however, has not deterred me from jotting down a few observations and experiences of my own, hoping that in them my readers may feel some rays of the Orient sunshine and beauty.
Twenty Years at Sea: Leaves from my old log-books
Frederic Stanhope Hill | History
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In the old days, fifty years ago, when I first went to sea, it was the custom in fine weather, in most ships, after supper had been leisurely discussed and pipes lighted, for both watches to gather on the forecastle deck to listen to the yarns of some old tar, or to join in one of the many ballads with a rattling chorus, in which the exploits of...
Under the German Shells
Emmanuel Bourcier | History
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Life is a curious thing. In time of war Life is itself the extraordinary and Death seems the only ordinary thing possible for men.
The Mexican War Diary of George B. McClellan
George B. McClellan | History
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During the past four or five years I have been preparing a life of General McClellan in which I plan especially to stress the political influences behind the military operations of the first two years of the Civil War. The main source for my study has been the large collection of “McClellan Papers” in the Library of Congress at Washington...
