For a scholarly approach, researchers have written about the school's history and its impact: Harry Potter – A History of Magic (book review)

The book is a very beautiful hardback album, structured into chapters that correspond to subjects taught at Hogwarts (for example: Readers' High Tea

: Lists specific facts found in the book, such as why Muggles only see ruins or why boys can't enter girls' dorms. Real-World Companion Books

If you want to read something physically similar to a history of the school, these official books are the closest matches:

Since J.K. Rowling hasn't released the actual 1,000-page book mentioned in the novels, fans have compiled everything Hermione Granger mentions into detailed guides:

: A comprehensive breakdown of the book's known contents, from the founders to the enchanted ceiling.