18 Best American History Books of All Time
Our goal: Find the best American History books according to the internet (not just one random person's opinion).
- Here's what we did:
- Type "best american history books" into our search engine and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly for you here! 😊
(It was a lot of work. But hey! That's why we're here, right?)
(Updated 2024)
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Last Updated: Monday 1 Jan, 2024
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Empire of the Summer Moon
Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History
S. C. Gwynne
Appears in 3 articles4recommenders - 7
The Bully Pulpit
Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Appears in 2 articles2recommenders - 12
Appears in 2 articles - 13
Appears in 2 articles - 17
The Last Gunfight
The Real Story of the Shootout at the O.K. Corral-And How It Changed the American West
Jeff Guinn
Appears in 2 articles
Sources
- The Best American History Book | Reviews, Ratings, Comparisonswww.dontwasteyourmoney.com
- Top 10 Best American History Books Every Citizen Should Read | KCMkatiecouric.com
- The 20 Best Books About American History - History Hustlehistoryhustle.com
- 16 Books That Help You Understand America's History | Celadon Booksceladonbooks.com
- Best American History Bookspennbookcenter.com
FAQ
How was this American History books list created?
We searched for 'best American History books', found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.
How many American History books are in this list?
There are 18 books in this list.
Why did you create this American History books list?
We wanted to gather the most accurate list of American History books on the internet.
