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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The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks by Emma Marriott - 9781782437079
$11.95
The History of the World in Bite-Sized Chunks
Emma Marriott
History is a rich, varied and fascinating subject, so it's rare to find the whole...
Witchfinders by Malcolm Gaskill - 9780719561214
$16.95
Witchfinders
Malcolm Gaskill
By the spring of 1645, civil war had exacted a terrible toll upon England. Disease...
Augustus by Adrian Goldsworthy - 9780753829158
$22.99
Augustus
Adrian Goldsworthy
Caesar Augustus schemed and fought his way to absolute power. He became Rome's first emperor...
The End of Enlightenment by Richard Whatmore - 9780141997704
$28.99
The End of Enlightenment
Richard Whatmore
A landmark study of of one of the most controversial periods in history, from an...
$14.95
Berlin Now
Peter Schneider (University of Exeter)
A smartly guided romp, entertaining and enlightening, through Europe's most charismatic and enigmatic city It...
The Escape Artist by Jonathan Freedland - 9781529369069
$13.95
The Escape Artist
Jonathan Freedland
THE NEW BOOK THE TRAITORS CIRCLE COMING SOON FROM JONATHAN FREEDLAND SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE...
Extinctions by Michael J. Benton - 9780500298633
$28.99
Extinctions
Michael J. Benton
A journey through the great mass-extinction events that have shaped our Earth: 'Deeply informed and...
The Finest Hotel in Kabul by Lyse Doucet - 9781529151039
$36.99
The Finest Hotel in Kabul
Lyse Doucet
The story of a hotel. The story of a nation. When the Inter-Continental Kabul opened...
Flight by R.G. Grant - 9780241515747
$59.99
Flight
R.G. Grant
An expanded and updated edition of the history of aviation Discover the enthralling story of...
The Free World by Louis Menand - 9780007126880
$12.00
The Free World
Louis Menand
Shortlisted for the PEN Hessell-Tiltman Prize 2022 Longlisted for the 2021 National Book Award for...
Agent Sonya by Ben Macintyre - 9780241986950
$26.99
Agent Sonya
Ben Macintyre
The incredible story behind the greatest female spy in history from one of Britain's best...
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,...
The Great Empires of the Ancient World by Thomas Harrison - 9780500295885
$24.99
The Great Empires of the Ancient World
Thomas Harrison
A distinguished team of internationally renowned scholars surveys the great empires from 1600 BC to...
The Great Game by Peter Hopkirk - 9780719564475
$13.95
The Great Game
Peter Hopkirk
For nearly a century the two most powerful nations on earth; Victorian Britain and Tsarist...
A History of Railways in 100 Maps by Jeremy Black - 9780712355018
$89.99
A History of Railways in 100 Maps
Jeremy Black
Continuing the thematic strand of the successful and proven British Library '100 Maps' series, this...
Blitzed by Norman Ohler - 9780141983165
$26.99
Blitzed
Norman Ohler
The sensational account of the overwhelming role of drug-taking in the Third Reich - from...
The History of the Peloponnesian War by Robin Waterfield - 9781399814720
$39.99
The History of the Peloponnesian War
Robin Waterfield
A definitive and refreshingly readable new translation of Thucydides's History of the Peloponnesian War, paired...
Hollywood Double Agent by Jonathan Gill - 9781419740091
$12.95
Hollywood Double Agent
Jonathan Gill
The Cold War and the Golden Age of Hollywood meet in this story of the...
Borderland by Anna Reid - 9781780229270
$12.95
Borderland
Anna Reid
Centre of the first great Slav civilisation in the tenth century, then divided between warring...
How the World Made the West by Josephine Quinn - 9781526605221
$27.99
How the World Made the West
Josephine Quinn
LONGLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2025 A BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR: The Times/Sunday...
How Tyrants Fall by Marcel Dirsus - 9781399809504
$24.99
How Tyrants Fall
Marcel Dirsus
'Thought-provoking, vivid and often entertaining' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Compelling' FINANCIAL TIMES 'Thought-provoking' THE ECONOMIST 'Gripping ....