Modern (16th-21st Centuries) — Kindle Category Opportunity
Competition snapshot for the History best-seller list, vacancy score 35.0/100.
Category metrics
Score
35.0
Median reviews
828.5
Weak share (top 20)
10%
Median price
$3.99
Median star rating
4.5
Books scanned
50
Worth writing in?
Modern (16th-21st Centuries) is defended territory: incumbents are deep-reviewed and the top 20 rarely cracks. New releases can still chart with ads or a launch push, but expect to climb over established authors rather than around them. Vacancy score 35.0/100.
Breakout books — top 15, under 100 reviews, $0.99–4.99
Best-seller list on AmazonNo breakout books in this category.
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Research snapshot scanned on Oct 10, 2026. Refreshed periodically — not live tracking.