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10 Best world history books of 2026
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Wonder House BooksWorld History: Collection of 6 Books (Knowledge Encyclopedia For Children)
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DKHistory of the World Map by Map (DK History Map by Map)
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National GeographicNational Geographic Ultimate Visual History of the World: The Story of Humankind From Prehistory to Modern Times
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WorkmanEverything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook, 2nd Edition: The Complete Middle School Study Guide
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W. W. Norton & CompanyThe History of the Ancient World: From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
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PenguinThe Penguin History of the World: Sixth Edition
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Thunder Bay PressTimeline of World History
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Fingerprint! PublishingA Short History of The World
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Simon & SchusterWorld History 101: From ancient Mesopotamia and the Viking conquests to NATO and WikiLeaks, an essential primer on world history (Adams 101 Series)
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Independently published195 Countries, One World – The History of Every Nation from Origins to the Present Day
