For the Scottish author, see: Archibald Alison (Scottish author) (1757-1839)

Sir Archibald Alison (December 29, 1792 - May 23, 1867), son of Archibald Alison (Scottish author), was an English lawyer who held several prominent legal appointments, and a historian, born at Kenley, Shropshire, England.

His principle work is the Modern History of Europe from the French Revolution to the Fall of Napoleon,, afterwards extended to the Accession of Louis Napoleon, which was once very popular and translated into many languages, including Arabic and Hindostee.

He died near Glasgow, Scotland at the age of seventy-four.