Best Free History Books of 2026
Here are the 25 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: February 27, 2020
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Silence of a Soldier
William J. Duggan | History
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It was 1942. The fight for the Philippines was over. Japan was the victor. American POW's sat beneath the burning April sun in the fields of Mariveles. Bub Merrill looked out to sea to see an outline of American held Corregidor, tantalizingly close, just three miles away across the bay, but orders had come down not to try the swim. Most of them...
Sephardic Farewell/Ancestors
Joseph Hobesh | History
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Historical Fiction.The plight of Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain in 1492 is described in a historical novel.
The Bible in History
Robert B. Waltz | History
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A study of the history, folklore, and occasionally even the mathematics underlying the Bible. In addition to discussion of historical figures in the Bible, it looks at the peoples who influenced Biblical history, such as the Egyptians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans. Special attention is given to the actual readings of the...
Over the Top with the Third Australian Division
G. P. Cuttriss | History
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The fighting history of the Australian Forces is one long series of magnificent achievements,beginning on that day of sacred and glorious memory.
King Tut
Egyking | History
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This book written And collected by author of Egy King blog, He summarizes the life story of King Tutankhamun, family percentage and the latest theories that support percentage in addition to talking about his tomb and its discovery also the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb . https://www.egy-king.com
My Life in Paris
Anna Belle | History
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Nobleman Jérome Sautier tells Madame Constance about his life in Paris and reveals when and why he crossed the borderline forever.
The United States Coast Guard on the Great Lakes
Thomas P. Ostrom | History
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Download this FREE e-Book, and enjoy fascinating detail on the United States Coast Guard on the Great Lakes. NIGHT OWL REVIEWS noted: "Another great resource for researchers from USCG historian, Thomas P. Ostrom." This time, Ostrom focuses on lighthouses, life-saving, law enforcement, aids to navigation, environmental protection, commerce, ice...
Incredible & Crazy Stories From History
David Barrow | History
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Hundreds of Incredible and Crazy Stories from History are retold here in an amusing and entertaining way. Ideal for ages 6 to 106!
Sovereignty over the Paracel and Spratly Islands
Monique Chemillier-Gendreau | History
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Monique Chemillier-Gendreau, Sovereignty over the Paracel and Spratly Islands LEÏLA CHOUKROUNE Perspectives chinoises n° 35, May- June 2001, page n°74 On April 1st this year, a US spy plane and a Chinese fighter aircraft collided about sixty-five miles southeast of Hainan Island. The consequences were the death of the Chinese pilot who...
The Retro Express
Jack Joseph de Roco | History
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Painless history aboard an Imaginary train that goes into the past. It gives older people something to talk about and remember, and informs young minds.
The United States Coast Guard 1790 to the Present - A History
Thomas P. Ostrom | History
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Download this FREE e-Book, and discover the United States Coast Guard�s fascinating history via this definitive volume that details its history from its beginning to the present. Author Thomas P. Ostrom, served in the United States Coast Guard from 1961-69, and underwent basic and advanced training at the United States Coast Guard Base in...
The Intent
Jurgen Beck | History
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Newly released historical novel tells tragic World War II love story and closely examines the importance of virtuous and corrupt intentions. A young German woman's life changes forever during World War II when she falls in love with an American soldier whose life she saves; historically accurate events in both Germany and the U.S. are...
Did You Know?
David Barrow | History
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Fascinating historical facts from thousands of years of history from the Greeks and Romans to the American Civil War. Ideal for all ages.
The Art of War
Sun Tzu (original) | History
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The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise attributed to Sun Tzu, a high-ranking military general, strategist and tactician. Each of the 13 chapters of the book is devoted to one aspect of warfare. It is commonly known to be the definitive work on military strategy and tactics of its time. It has been the most famous and influential...
Treason: The Violation of Trust
Janet Hudgins | History
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"Treason" is the story of William Palmer and his descendants who were among the first settlers in colonial North America. They were Puritans in the 17th Century, Quakers in the 18th Century, part of the Loyalist Diaspora to Shelburne, Nova Scotia after the American Revolution, and Canadian soldiers in the trenches of World War I. Treason is about...
Outline of US History
U.S. Department of State | History
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An outline of U.S. History from its settlement through 2008.
When You Ride Alone, You Ride With Hitler!
Bill Edwards | History
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Discover the unique prewar, wartime and postwar experiences of everyday people within and connected to one American family that survived World War Two.
Presidents' Body Counts: The Twelve Worst and Four Best American Presidents
Al Carroll | History
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Speak No Evil About Presidents, so say most textbooks, journalists, commentators, and even some historians. Not in this book. Gives an eye opening look at all the evil done by presidents; mass murder, incompetence, and terrorism, and a look at the noblest presidents as well. Three presidents played a role in the genocide. Four presidents...
The Swamp of Despair
Dumitru Bordeianu | History
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Romanian communist regime and its victims from 1948 to 1990. The testimony of a man who went to prison during those times (a political prisoner also incarcerated for religious beliefs).
The Path of Splitness
Indrek Pringi | History
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The Path of Splitness is a major non-fiction work that will rock the scientific world It is 2,766 pages: This is the latest revised version. The book analyzes and explains the basic pre-history of the Universe and how it came into being, the basic Dynamics which created Life, the basic pre-history of humans and the History of the Human Species...
The Gest of Robyn Hode: A Critical and Textual Commentary
Robert B. Waltz | History
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The "Gest of Robyn Hode," in print by 1535, was the most substantial early tale of Robin Hood, telling of how he rescued a knight from being bankrupted by the church, captured then later killed the Sheriff of Nottingham, won a great archery contest, was reconciled to the King, and died. This volume includes a critically re-edited text of the...
Texas Petroleum: The Unconventional History
Mike Cox | History
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The story of Texas' petroleum industry is one of unconventional characters, unconventional events and unconventional technology. For example, if early drillers had followed conventional geological wisdom, they never would have drilled into the salt domes of East Texas. But the driller's hunch won out over the science of the day, and the...
Commanders of World War Two
Bill Brady | History
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The author approaches this subject on several levels: grand strategy, the difficulties of coalition warfare, the personalities of the commanders (some of whom disliked each other more than they did the enemy) and analysis of the major battles. Recognising that wars in the last analysis are decided by the commanders, he describes the...
Authentic Nguni Peoples HIstory
KE Hlongwane | History
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It is about the origin of the San, Khoikhoi and Nguni peolple. They belong to the common male ancestor hence agnate. They resided at what is now known as Mpumalanga and Gauteng Provinces. The book also states how the Ngwane people left their mother land Swaziland which they had ruled for centuries. It gives answers to why King Dingaan killed the...
King Alfred's Viking
Charles W. Whistler | History
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This book contains historical facts about King Alfred and the Vikings that he leads. It also includes details of his private life.
