Contacting the Editor

We welcome editorial queries, corrections, and thoughtful observations from readers. Whether you have spotted a mistake in a title or author attribution, noticed a book placed in an unsuitable category, or encountered a file that will not open or read correctly on your device, we want to know. Your reports help us maintain a reliable catalogue for everyone.

Because our catalogue spans diverse categories — from Battles and Military History to Modern Nations, from Society, Culture & Customs to World Events — the accuracy of each listing matters. A book like Hardtack and coffee belongs firmly in military history, while The Women of The American Revolution, Vol. 1 may straddle history and culture; we rely on readers to help us place titles where they will be most useful.

When to Write

You may wish to contact us in the following situations:

• Metadata errors — incorrect title, author, or publication details.
• Category placement — a book that appears in a category where it does not belong, such as a military history title listed under Society, Culture & Customs.
• Unreadable files — a download that fails, a corrupted file, or text that cannot be copied or searched.
• Reader failures — a book that does not display properly on your browser, e-reader, or mobile device.
• Accessibility problems — missing alt text for illustrations, poor contrast, or other barriers for screen-reader users.
• Privacy questions — inquiries about how your data is handled when you use the site.
• Copyright or rights concerns — if you believe a title in our catalogue may not be in the public domain in your jurisdiction, or if you hold rights to a work and wish to discuss its listing.
• General editorial observations — suggestions for additional context, reading notes, or related titles you think would enrich the catalogue.

What to Include

To help us investigate efficiently, please provide as many of the following details as possible:

• The exact URL (web address) of the page where you noticed the issue.
• The full title of the ebook, and the author if known.
• The file format you tried to use (e.g., EPUB, PDF, HTML, MOBI).
• The device or browser you were using (e.g., Kindle Paperwhite, Chrome on Windows, Safari on iPhone).
• A clear description of the problem: what you expected to happen and what actually occurred.
• If your message concerns copyright or rights, any supporting information you can share about the work’s legal status.

For example, if you find that Deductions from the World War is listed under Society, Culture & Customs rather than Battles and Military History, a note with the URL helps us correct that quickly. Similarly, if a file for The Russian Advance fails to open on your tablet, telling us the device and format lets us test and fix the issue.

How to Reach Us

Please send all editorial correspondence to [email protected]. This address is managed by The Editorial Team Hicde, our Platform Management, who works on preserving historical texts and compiling author biographies. We read every message carefully, though we cannot guarantee a personal reply to every inquiry. Your input is valued and helps shape the library for all readers.

Modern History Library is an independent public-domain literature and ebook catalogue. We have no telephone number, postal address, or contact form. All communication is by email, and we do not share or sell your contact details.