Best Books of February

Freedom Flyers

Freedom Flyers
Learn about the country's first African American military pilots in Freedom Flyers: The Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, a historical narrative about aviators serving in the then-segregated armed forces.

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Best Sellers

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The Siege of Washington
1. 3 days in the top 100
The Siege of Washington : The Untold Story of the Twelve…
Kindle Edition
$12.07
Unbroken
2. 438 days in the top 100
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and…
Kindle Edition
$12.99
American Sniper
3. 7 days in the top 100
American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal…
Kindle Edition
$12.99
Catherine the Great
4. Ranking has gone up in the past 24 hours 98 days in the top 100
Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman
Kindle Edition
$14.99
Behind the Beautiful Forevers
5. Ranking has gone down in the past 24 hours 10 days in the top 100
Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, death, and hope in a…
Kindle Edition
$13.99

History

Browse for books about American history, ancient history, military history, or see our picks for the best history books of 2011 and the best books of the month.

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Featured Titles for History Fans

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Amazon.com has the world's largest selection of history books. Browse for histories of the Revolutionary War, the American Civil War, or World War II, or go back in time to ancient Rome, feudal Japan, medieval Europe, and imperial China. From students to history buffs, Amazon.com has a history book for every interest.