What were the most influential, ground-breaking, and heart-pounding history books of the past year? In this special episode of The Historylogy Podcast, host Shinil Subramanian Payamal counts down the definitive Top 20 International Non-Fiction History Books of 2025.

From the shifting sands of Ancient Egypt to the survival stories of WWII and the evolution of modern democracy, we explore the titles that every history enthusiast needs on their shelf.

What’s Inside:

* Ancient Worlds: New insights into Mesopotamia and the last Egyptian dynasty.
* Modern Conflicts: Fresh perspectives on the U-boat wars and 1970s extremism.
* Social History: The legacy of the Clotilda, the history of Tuberculosis, and the power of Indigenous nations.
* The #1 Pick: A breathtaking story of survival and faith that you won't forget.

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I have searched the interwebs to find the most eagerly awaited International non-fiction history book titles. From books by Robert Ivermee to Jared Diamond to Matt Kaplan to Antony Beevor and others, these books cover a wide variety of topics. From French ambitions in India to serial killers to lost Spanish Empire treasures to lost cities, there is something for everyone looking to enhance their history quotient. Since the list is too long, please consider this as Part 1.

Book Mentioned:

1. Glorious Failure: The Forgotten History of French Imperialism in India by Robert Ivermee
2. Getting to Reparations: How Building a Different America Requires a Reckoning with Our Past by Dorothy A. Brown
3. Neptune's Fortune: The Billion-Dollar Shipwreck and the Ghosts of the Spanish Empire by Julian Sancton
4. The Chosen and The Damned: Native Americans and the Making of Race in the United States by David J. Silverman
5. The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster by Shelly Puhak
6. I Told You So! Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, Exiled, and Imprisoned for Being Right by Matt Kaplan
7. London Falling: A Mysterious Death in a Gilded City and a Family's Search for Truth by Patrick Radden Keefe
8. Rasputin: The Downfall of the Romanovs by Antony Beevor
9. The Lost Cities of El Norte: Coronado's Quest, the Unconquered West, and the Birth of American Indian Resistance by Peter Stark
10. Dwelling on Earth: The Past and Future of the Places We Call Home by Stefan Al
11. American Patriarch: The Life of George Washington by H. W. Brands
12. The American School of Spies: The Archaeologists Who Fought the Nazis and Saved the Treasures of Ancient Greece by Stephan Talty
13. Lightning Beneath the Sea: The Race to Wire the World and the Dawn of the Information Age by James M. Tabor
14. The University: A History in Stone, Silk, and Blood by William Whyte
15. Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings: (When) Do Leaders Make a Difference? by Jared Diamond

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In this episode, we dive deep into the archives and upcoming catalogs to bring you the definitive list of Indian history and non-fiction books set to hit the shelves in 2026. From sweeping biographies of forgotten queens to deep dives into the symbols of our Republic, we explore the stories that will shape the national conversation this year. Whether you’re a UPSC aspirant, a casual history buff, or a bibliophile, these are the titles you should look forward to.

Books Mentioned:

1. The Sari Eternal by Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri
2. The Sage Who Reimagined Hinduism by Shashi Tharoor
3. After Nations: The Making and Unmaking of a World Order by Rana Dasgupta
4. A Flag to Live and Die For by Navtej Sarna
5. Begum Samru: The Courtesan Who Ruled by Ira Mukhoty
6. Begum Hazrat Mahal by Rosie Llewellyn-Jones
7. Nathuram Godse: The True Story of Gandhi’s Assassin by Dhaval Kulkarni
8. Histories of the Ingredients That Define Indian Cooking by Krish Ashok

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