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Originally Posted by T.G

While there are others that are more in-depth, I've found these two to be good references that go beyond the basic level which most books stop at, while still being reasonable to understand.

For general history:
The Cigar Connoisseur: An Illustrated History and Guide to the World's Finest Cigars by Nathaniel Lande
For tobacco history:
Cuban Cigar Tobacco: Why Cuban Cigars Are the World's Best by Eumelio Espino Marrero

You forgot Dick Hacker's book, Adam.