History Bestsellers

Uncover the past with the Top 50 History Books of the Week at Harry Hartog Bookseller, where the most compelling historical narratives, biographies, and analyses come to life. This expertly curated collection spans ancient civilizations, wartime chronicles, political revolutions, and untold stories that shape our world today. Featuring bestselling historians like Mary Beard, Tom Holland, and Yuval Noah Harari, alongside fresh perspectives from emerging authors, these books offer deep insights and captivating storytelling. Whether you're fascinated by military history, cultural heritage, or pivotal global events, this selection is a must-read for history buffs. Explore the Top 50 History Books this week at Harry Hartog and journey through time with every page! 

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Rubicon by Tom Holland - 9780349115634
$26.99
Rubicon
Tom Holland
The Roman Republic was the most remarkable state in history. What began as a small...
The Shortest History of Ireland by James Hawes - 9781760646271
$27.99
The Shortest History of Ireland
James Hawes
The captivating story of a small island's vast history - its struggle, spirit and survival...
The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet - 9781529151039
$36.99
The Finest Hotel in Kabul
Lyse Doucet
'A book brimming with deep insight, courage and conscience. Astonishingly beautiful, subtle and simply unforgettable.'...
The Fall of Egypt and the Rise of Rome by Guy de la Bedoyere - 9780300284942
$24.95
The Fall of Egypt and the Rise of Rome
Guy de la Bedoyere
A compelling history of the Ptolemies, the decline of Egypt, and the rising power of...
Emperor of Rome by Professor Mary Beard - 9781846683794
$29.99
Emperor of Rome
Professor Mary Beard
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER BLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE...
Assyria by Eckart Frahm - 9781526623836
$24.99
Assyria
Eckart Frahm
The first comprehensive account of the rise and fall of what historians consider to be...
All the Violet Tiaras by Jean Menzies - 9781912489992
$24.99
All the Violet Tiaras
Jean Menzies
Ancient Greece was rich with stories of queer love and genderfluid identity but what can...
Illumino by Michelle P. Brown - 9781836390374
$49.99
Illumino
Michelle P. Brown
Incandescent with illustrations, a history of Britain as told through a remarkable collection of illuminated...
The World War I Book by DK - 9780241635094
$45.00
The World War I Book
DK
THE \"WAR TO END ALL WARS\" - EPISODE BY EPISODE Discover the key battles, tactics,...
Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley - 9781473632202
$26.99
Jane Austen at Home
Lucy Worsley
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'This is my kind of history: carefully researched but so vivid...
Dominion by Tom Holland - 9780349141206
$26.99
Dominion
Tom Holland
'If great books encourage you to look at the world in an entirely new way,...
The Strategists by Phillips Payson O'Brien - 9781405966597
$26.99
The Strategists
Phillips Payson O'Brien
A bold revisionist history exploring the impact of WW1 on the mindsets and strategic decisions...
History of the World Map by Map by DK - 9780241601006
$65.00
History of the World Map by Map
DK
A uniquely illustrated guide to the history of our world Witness our incredible human story...
Goliath's Curse by Luke Kemp - 9780241741245
$36.99
Goliath's Curse
Luke Kemp
A radical retelling of human history through collapse, and what it means for our uncertain...
The Shortest History of the United States of America by Don Watson - 9781760643942
$39.99
The Shortest History of the United States of America
Don Watson
From revolution to civil rights, Hollywood and the Gilded Age The extraordinary story of the...
To the Edge of the World by Tilar J. Mazzeo - 9781783968589
$34.99
To the Edge of the World
Tilar J. Mazzeo
Set in the summer of 1856 - in the midst of a ship race to...
The Earth Transformed by Professor Peter Frankopan - 9781526622556
$27.99
The Earth Transformed
Professor Peter Frankopan
THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023 A BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK FOR THE...
Hotel Exile
$39.99
Hotel Exile
Jane Rogoyska
How life was lived in one of Paris's great hotels, before, during and after the...
Operation Mincemeat by Ben Macintyre - 9781526682574
$26.99
Operation Mincemeat
Ben Macintyre
THE SUNDAY TIMES NO 1. BESTSELLER 'Astonishing . . . Sheds riveting new light on...
Graveyards by Roger Luckhurst - 9780500027707
$65.99
Graveyards
Roger Luckhurst
An arresting and poignant cultural history of graveyards, from early burial sites to now. Why,...
Catherine de' Medici by Mary Hollingsworth - 9781800244771
$26.99
Catherine de' Medici
Mary Hollingsworth
A Financial Times Book of the Year 'Thoroughly researched.' Sunday Times 'To be devoured.' Philip...
Those Who Are About To Die by Harry Sidebottom - 9781529154016
$36.99
Those Who Are About To Die
Harry Sidebottom
Bestselling author Harry Sidebottom takes readers on a thrilling journey through a day in the...