Kindle history books
Whether you want to learn more about the 1400s or the 1950s, these Kindle titles have information that is sure to delight every history buff. From academic history to genealogy to people’s history, these books will transport you back in time in the best way possible.
The Fight of Their Lives: A 21st Century Primer on World War II
A riveting, comprehensive account of World War II, The Fight of Their Lives: A 21st Century Primer on World War II captures the peril that marked the darkest chapter in human history, and the resiliency and sacrifice that ended the unprecedented inhumanity. The fast-paced narrative will appeal to all readers, young and old alike, with ... Read more
Roosevelt to Roosevelt: Presidential Nominating Conventions from 1904 to 1944
As the election of 2024 heads into its final days, learn about prior campaigns when presidential nominating conventions mattered and when their outcomes altered history. In the first half of the Twentieth Century, without the twists, turns, and dealmaking at conventions, there would have been no President Wilson, no President Harding, no President Coolidge, and ... Read more
Roman Mythology: A Timeless Collection of Roman Myths and Legends
“Roman Mythology: A Timeless Collection of Roman Myths and Legends” offers a captivating exploration of the myths that have defined Roman culture and left an indelible mark on Western civilization. Perfect for readers of all ages, this book invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through the rich tapestry of Roman mythology, where gods, ... Read more
Fairy-tale Islam: Deceptions Masking a Dark Reality
In a world of misleading appearances, this book explores Islam, revealing stark differences between its media portrayal and true teachings. Elass examines Islams doctrines on conflict, human rights, and global influence, offering a thorough look at its sacred texts and figures. He argues that orthodox Islam diverges from Western multiculturalism, isnt a religion of Abraham, ... Read more
Free: FDR Unmasked
“FDR Unmasked” explores numerous cover-ups that changed history. Through meticulous research and the expertise of renowned Neurologist, Dr. Steve Lomazow, this book reveals how the president’s health threatened the fate of the free world. Free on Kindle.... Read more
Free: Odar: Silence, Journey Through Despair and Redemption
After a harrowing rescue from forced captivity, Hovseps (who now goes by Joe) sister Mary has joined him and his wife Helen in Detroit. Her impending marriage fills her with uncertainty, but she remains taciturn and moves forward, grateful for her place in the new country. Joe and Helen continue to add to their burgeoning ... Read more
Egyptian Mythology: A Timeless Collection of Egyptian Myths and Legends
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the sands of time with “Egyptian Mythology: A Timeless Collection of Egyptian Myths and Legends.” Crafted for both enthusiasts of Egyptian mythology and newcomers alike, this anthology serves as both an introduction and a deep dive into the tales that form the backbone of ancient Egyptian culture. Through these ... Read more
A History of the United States for Newcomers
Dive into a concise yet comprehensive history of the United States in one volume, covering major events, influential documents, and key figures from George Washington to Donald Trump. Understand the nation’s wars, cultural nuances, and the current challenges it faces. Designed for newcomers and those wanting a quick yet thorough overview, this book is an ... Read more
Greek Mythology: A Timeless Collection of Greek Myths and Legends
Greek Mythology: A Timeless Collection of Greek Myths and Legends is a great book for those brand new to mythology and also those wishing to expand their knowledge further. Inside, you will be introduced to the characters of the Greek myths, discover how the Ancient Greeks lived and worshipped, and be entertained by the many ... Read more
A Brief History of France: Empires, Kings, and Revolutions
Explore France’s history from Celtic origins to modern day. Discover dynasties, revolutions, and cultural evolutions in a concise guide. Uncover France’s journey through turmoil to democracy, offering a digestible overview for all. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Before Their Time: 200 Inventions That Were Too Early
Imagine a world where Da Vinci’s robots roamed the Renaissance, where ancient skies were cut by wings far before the Wright brothers took flight, and where the hum of electricity powered cities long before it was a reality. “Before Their Time: 200 Inventions That Were Too Early” opens a captivating window into the audacious human ... Read more
The Lost Chapters of Humanity On Earth
If you enjoy reading books about ancient cultures, lost civilizations, and megalithic mysteries, this book is for you. This book also offers alternative theories pertaining to subjects such as human evolution, ancient knowledge and technology, Extra Terrestrials, and the infamous Roswell crash. $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Free: More Than The President
More Than The President: The Second Month of The War is a logical continuation of the documentary chronicle of the events during the hot phase of the war that Russia initiated against Ukraine on February 24, 2022. This new phase of the war is total and bloody, using modern weapons, making it the largest war ... Read more
A Dream Across a Century
This is the story of two men and two women born almost a hundred years apart who shared a dream. Charles Babbage and Ada Lovelace created the vision; Howard Aiken and Grace Hopper made it come true. It is the tale of a series of inventors and their inventions that made the dream possible. People ... Read more
The Hand of God: From Oppenheimer to Hypersonics – A Crash Course on Nuclear Weapons and Humankind’s Most Dangerous Game
Delve into the world of the most powerful and destructive weapons ever created. In this book, you will learn the history of nuclear weapons, from their development in the early 20th century during the Manhattan Project to the present day, discovering how these weapons work, their devastating effects, and about the global superpowers that control ... Read more
The Transatlantic Slave Trade: Uncover the Shocking Story of How 12.5 Million Africans were Sold as Slaves & Sent to the New World
For 400 years 12 million men, women and children were Sold and Shipped across the Atlantic Ocean through the Middle Passage this was known as the Transatlantic Slave Trade In this engaging and well researched book by World Changing History you will learn everything you need to know about Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade ... Read more
Free: Frozen Frontier
The frozen wilderness of the Arctic captivated and mystified voyagers and explorers in the 1800s, driven by riches, fame, and the search for the elusive Northwest Passage. Experience the exhilarating triumphs and heart-breaking tragedies of these heroic explorers and their awe-inspiring expeditions during the Golden Age of Arctic exploration. Free on Kindle.... Read more
Booze, Babe, & The Little Black Dress
Epic stories from the decade that taught Americans how to vote with their wallets. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Boozing: A History of Alcohol, Drinking, and Drunkenness
Join us for a thoroughly entertaining canter through the development of various alcoholic beverages, across history and across the globe. From beer and bread to the wine symposium, to the industrialization and globalization of alcohol, come along to explore the political and social interactions, temperance and prohibition movements, alcohol in religion, secular power structures, and ... Read more
The Treasure Galleons: Prequel to The Golden Age of Pyracy Series
In the Age of Sail, a captain’s son is left to confront pirates, cannibals and an angry king after a hurricane devastates his family and their fleet carrying $400 million in treasure. The true story of 1715 Spanish shipwrecks that gave Florida its “Treasure Coast” – as told in the multi-award-winning screenplay. Full-color illustrations. $3.99 on ... Read more
Soldiers of Freedom
SOLDIERS OF FREEDOM is the true story of the 1944-1945 War in Western Europe and the final Allied struggle to conquer Nazi Germany. The story is told through the eyes of William McBurney, a tank gunner in the 761st Tank Battalion, the first African-American tank unit in U.S. history. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
Soldiers of Freedom
SOLDIERS OF FREEDOM is the true story of the 1944-1945 War in Western Europe and the final Allied struggle to conquer Nazi Germany. The story is told through the eyes of William McBurney, a tank gunner in the 761st Tank Battalion, the first African-American tank unit in U.S. history. $0.99 on Kindle.... Read more
The History of Ukraine and Russia: The Tangled History That Led to Crisis
The 2022 War in Ukraine has been Breaking News since it began. Have you been feeling bewildered about how a civilized world can explode into conflict? Journalist and author, Marc Miles Vaughn, gives you an insight into history unlike any history professor’s. This book is for anyone who wants to read history in order to ... Read more
The Old Norse Spell Book
Want to travel back in time to the spellbinding Old Norse world—and find out how you can apply its ancient wisdom and magic to modern situations and problems? Then read on: This is the book for you! Runes—the cryptic letters of an Old Norse alphabet—are more than just a collection of dusty symbols from a ... Read more
Nowhere Man (The Journey of Everyone)
A gentle canter along Mankind’s journey from origins to now, in an engaging and easy-to-read form. It addresses not only events and their dates but provides for an understanding of what caused them and their historical context. It is the type of book that, once acquired, may well find itself being readily and frequently referred ... Read more
Jack the Ripper: Straight for the Jugular
As the autumn of 1888 drew in, 10 weeks of hell were about to be unleashed on London’s East End. Danger lurked in every corner and women were terrified to walk alone at night, as a bloodthirsty, faceless killer prowled the narrow, gloomy alleyways and thoroughfares. Against a backdrop of poverty, violence, and social injustice, ... Read more
Free: Circumference of Silence
Mali reads the memories of her mother’s Jewish childhood in 1930s Berlin, then her life in war-torn London. But when she comes to her mother’s account of her too-early marriage and the divorce that forced her to leave her young daughter in London and go to New York, Mali is thrust back into her own ... Read more
The Old Norse Spell Book
Want to travel back in time to the spellbinding Old Norse world—and find out how you can apply its ancient wisdom and magic to modern situations and problems? Then read on: This is the book for you! Runes—the cryptic letters of an Old Norse alphabet—are more than just a collection of dusty symbols from a ... Read more
Free: The Old Norse Spell Book: Your Guide to the Elder Futhark, Norse Folklore, Runes, Paganism, Divination, and Magic
Want to travel back in time to the spellbinding Old Norse world—and find out how you can apply its ancient wisdom and magic to modern situations and problems? Then read on: This is the book for you! Runes—the cryptic letters of an Old Norse alphabet—are more than just a collection of dusty symbols from a ... Read more
Runaway Masters: A True Story of Slavery, Freedom, Triumph, and Tragedy Beyond 1619 and 1776
Are you a slave? Each of us probably is to something. Still, when slavery comes to mind, chains and shackles usually follow. In the wilds of Old Florida, a type of bondage unlike any other took root. Experience a true story of slavery, freedom, triumph, and tragedy beyond the narratives of 1619 and 1776. Discover ... Read more
Free: The Caves of San Pietro
Set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, two families are forever bonded by an act of heroism and their mutual love for one man. Frank Moster is more determined than ever to play a part in liberating his birth parents’ homeland from the Nazi scourge. Lives will be changed forever and ... Read more
The Girls from the Beach
In 1944, four American nurses disappeared for five days. No one knew what happened to them. Until now. When Kit and Red set foot on French soil during the Normandy landings, they know they have to rely on each other. As they head for the battlefield, their aim is simple: save lives. But when they’re ... Read more
My Splendid Concubine
Robert Hart arrives in China in 1854, and his love for a concubine almost destroys him. Soon, he becomes the only foreigner the Emperor of China trusts and helps end the bloodiest rebellion in world history. Based on a true story. “Those who are interested in unconventional romances with an out-of-the ordinary setting will find ... Read more
Free: Road to the Breaking
It’s early 1860, and war hero Captain Nathaniel Chambers, commander U.S. Army Fort Davis in the west Texas wilderness, has received a summons home to his family planation in Virginia. What ensues is an epic journey across a young nation seething with debauchery, brutality, corruption, and political intrigue, unwittingly on the brink of an unimaginable ... Read more
Iron Blood & Sacrifice (The Sons of Beli Mawr)
This iron-age saga brings to life some of Wales’ oldest and most revered heroes, those of Mabinogion fame. Lludd Llaw Ereint, Nynniaw, Rianaw, Caswallawn Fawr and Llefelys all walk again in this ground-breaking and entertaining trilogy. Never before have the invasions of Julius Caesar been told in this modern and contemporary way and from the ... Read more
Sundays
Dustin Murphy’s blocked memory of childhood trauma is the key to unravelling a modern-day threat. Can he remember in time to prevent disaster? Haunted by the ghosts of his childhood, Dustin doesn’t understand why he is so disconnected to the world. His mother suggests he may find answers by studying their family’s past, which takes ... Read more
The Georgia Express
April 1862. The Civil War has been raging for a year. Union scout James Andrews hatches a bold plan to end the war go behind enemy lines in Georgia, steal a southern locomotive and bring it north, destroying the rail line and splitting the confederacy in two. Union soldier John Wilson volunteers for the mission ... Read more
We Are Broken
THE MUST READ HISTORICAL FICTION THRILLER OF THE YEAR IT’S NOT ONLY WAR THAT CREATES MONSTERS … The Great War may be over but for disfigured veteran Charlie Hobbs, peace brings its own struggle. Appalled by his gruesome appearance, Hobbs enlists the help of renowned sculptor Francis Derwent Wood, who creates him a lifelike mask ... Read more
Soldiers of Freedom
Winner of the American Fiction Best Book Awards and Readers’ Favorite Book Awards. SOLDIERS OF FREEDOM is the true story of the 1944-1945 War in Western Europe and the final Allied struggle to conquer Nazi Germany. The story is told through the eyes of William McBurney, a tank gunner in the 761st Tank Battalion, the ... Read more
On the Trail of Delusion – Jim Garrison: The Great Accuser
This compelling new book debunks the JFK Conspiracy theories! Finally, learn the truth as Litwin exposes Jim Garrison, the New Orleans District Attorney, who ‘solved’ the JFK assassination in 1967. Written with well-researched facts and filled with documentation, Litwin has gone from conspiracy theorist to debunker. Find out why. $2.99 on Kindle.... Read more
