The History Book Club discussion

Welcome to our group, Rowena! We have a ton of different topics being discussed here so please feel free to explore and jump in.

As you get started please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post. Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post. This is how books you mention should look:

by Anthony Everitt

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If you have any questions, ask any of the moderators...........and enjoy!

My name is Debbie and I am from Austin Texas. I just graduated with my master's in library science and my undergrad is in medieval and renaissance humanities. My interests run from ancient Egypt to the 1920s-mainly fiction. I also enjoy anything in the costume variety for film or TV and early music.

Welcome Debbie, we are glad to have you as a member. With your interests I am sure you will find books and topics to discuss with others.

As you get started please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post . Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post. This is how books you mention should look:

by Jeffrey Toobin

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Thanks and glad you joined us.

Glad you joined us, Debbie. Look around and join right in. Question?.....ask any of the moderators.

Welcome to the group, Debbie.

I am Rodney Bond, a high school teacher from Fort Worth, TX. I do not know how much time I will have to participate in the near future, but hope to become more active soon. I am especially interested in Medieval history.

Welcome, Rodney, we are glad to have you as a member. Feel red to browse the threads and jump into any of the discussions.

As you get started please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post . Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post. This is how books you mention should look:

by Jeffrey Toobin

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Thanks and glad you joined us.

Hello,

My name is Nick, I am from Northern Ireland, I served for 27 years in the British Army and I now live in the United States. My primary interest is in military history of almost any era but, in particular, personal memoires and the actions of the men and women engaged in conflict.

I look forward to engaging with the group.

Nick

Welcome, Nick. I'm sure you will find the military history threads if this group to be very helpful.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. It also helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post. Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post. This is how a book you might mention should look:

by G.J. Meyer

Please take a moment to skim over the information available below

More information: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Guidelines: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

Orientation: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

If you have any questions, that's what us moderators are here for. We look forward to your contribution.

Jerome

Hi! I'm Denise from Mexico City, and I love history and therefore enjoy learning new historic facts through my biggest passion: reading. So I hope I can learn more here, share, and discuss many history topics and books. Thanks!

Glad you joined us Denise. There is so much to see here that you will find lots of things to add to your knowledge.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. It also helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post. Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post. This is how a book you might mention should look:

by William L. Shirer

Please take a moment to skim over the information available below

More information: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......

Guidelines: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......

Orientation: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......

If you have any questions just ask any of the moderators. We look forward to your contributions.

Welcome Nick and Rodney. We are glad you joined us. Take some time to scan the threads and get involved in the book recommendations/discussion. If you have any questions, ask any of the moderators.

Welcome, Connie.

Hello everyone, my name is Jerome and I am studying history and Colorado State University and planning on finish my masters in a historical subject (focus hasn't been finalized yet).

I am really interested in medieval and earlier history, but also really enjoy Latin America history and Environmental History. Hope to find some exciting reads and discussion in this group, glad to be here.

Jerome

Welcome Jerome, we are glad to have you as a member.

As you get started please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post . Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post. This is how books you mention should look:

by Jeffrey Toobin

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Thanks and glad you joined us.

Welcome to the group, Jerome. If you have any questions, just flag down one of the moderators.

Glad you found us, Jerome. It is the place for the history lover and there is much to see here. Please join in the discussion/book recommendations......and enjoy!

Welcome Kimberly, Janet, Andrea, Tom, Nathania, Debbie, Rodney, Nick, Denise and Jerome. You might want to check out the 50 Books Read in 2013 section(http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...) . Members post reviews of books they've read and you can get some great suggestions there.

Welcome Kimberly, Janet, Andrea, Tom, Nathania, Debbie, Rodney, Nick, Denise and Jerome to the History Club. Enjoy and participate.

So happy to see so many new history lovers! Welcome to Nathania, Rowena, Debbie, Rodney, Nick, Denise, & Jerome.

Hello, all. I received an email directing me to introduce myself, so perhaps I did not do so when I joined the group a couple of years back!

I live in New Haven, CT and once was a junior high history teacher, and now am an immigration lawyer. My reading time is very limited, so I am not able to be as active here as I'd wish, but this is a great group and I have loved the reads in which I've taken part. And I look forward to participating as much as I can in the future. There is a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm here!

Welcome Mary Ellen. Happy to have your enthusiasm here too.

Welcome Mary Ellen, please browse the threads and enjoy the discussions and book recommendations. We are glad to have you with us.

Glad you joined us, Mary Ellen. We hope you find some time to participate in the discussions/book recommendations and we look forward to your input.

Hi all. Im Jan from switzerland and I'm generally interested in history. I studied architecture (although I work as a software developer right now) and I'm fascinated by all the links between history - arts - architecture. Actually I'm reading Eric Hobsbawm's Age of Extremes. I'm looking forward to discover new enthralling books.

Welcome Jan, we are glad to have you as a member.

As you get started please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post . Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post. This is how the book you mentioned should look:

by Eric J. Hobsbawm

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Thanks and glad you joined us.

Welcome Kimberly, Janet, Andrea, Tom, Nathania, Debbie, Rodney, Nick, Denise, Jerome, Mary Ellen, and Jan. I'm glad you found us here and I hope you enjoy what we have to offer here.

So glad you joined us from beautiful Switzerland, Jan. This is a truly international book club. Take some time to browse the threads and join in the book recommendations/discussions.....most of all, enjoy!!

Mary Ellen, Jan, welcome to the group.

Hello, all. My name is Dale. I just found the group and am delighted to find The Metaphysical Club as the latest read. I read it in 2001 and am very excited about re-visiting it and enjoying a discussion. (I just ordered Blood Tyrants to begin our next read.)

I am retired from business, but currently teach the French Language to high school students as my "retirement" job. I developed a love of American history from living it as a college student of the 60s. I especially enjoy obscure historical accounts of how we as a country came into being.

Cheers.

Welcome, Dale. Glad you could join us.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how the book you've mentioned should look:

by Louis Menand

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Hey! I'm Carly. I'm from the U.K and love to read. pretty much anything...but my biggest passion is History...& that's why I'm here!! I read History for my degree, & it was at uni that my fascination with American history / culture began. So, although I love history in general it is my interest in America which is most closely reflected in the books I read. My particular interests are: 19th century history / 60's counter culture, and organised crime. I don't pretend to be a massive intellectual who knows all there is to know, but I'm passionate X

Welcome to the place for all things history, Carly. It is great fun and there is a lot to see.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how a book you mention should look:

by Anthony Shadid

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask any of the moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Welcome Jan, Dale, & Carly. This is a great place to share your thoughts on history. Hope you enjoy browsing all the different threads.

Welcome, Marianna. Glad you could join us.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. (There is a link on the top right of the comment box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them.

When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

When you mention books, they should look like this:

by Helen Keller

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

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Hello Mariana

I have reposted your intro below minus the segment which violates our rules and guidelines - a minor fix.
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Hi, I am a teacher ........in New York City. As a teacher, I took the opportunity to teach children to read and write using history as a primer. I am fascinated with the past and the characters that have shaped and molded the present and the future.

As a child I adored the library as it was passageway to the biographies of all I admired Helen Keller, Eleanor Roosevelt, Thomas Edison among others.

Given a choice, I prefer Nonfiction or Historical fiction as a genre.
I look forward to meeting other like minded individuals.

Marianna Randazzo

Below I have given you some examples of the citations for the three authors who you mentioned. They must be cited just like books.

They have the same components as a book minus the book cover.


Eleanor Roosevelt

Helen Keller

Thomas Edison

Hello all ,

I am from Egypt ,36 years old and I am an Architect ; so my study encouraged me to explore history some how .

I am trying to increase my historical readings options (fiction and non-fiction) .My focus interest is the history of the Middle east and the historical relations/interactions between East and West (Andalus , crusades , Ottoman Empire , WW1 , ww2...etc )

I joined the group after noticing a challenge about The middle east with so many detailed threads about ME countries - including my country.

I am also interested in African and Asian history , I find Japan facilitating . and I hope that at a certain point I will be able to read more about India .I am a very slow reader in general ; yet I want to read lots of books , so my "to read" list is getting fatter everyday !


I am still exploring your wonderful group and I guess it will take me a long time to do so ...:)

Hi all. I'm Jenny. Currently residing in the Washington, DC area and working at a large non-profit as a Project Manager. Raised largely in Minnesota by two ex-pat Brits.

I have a particular interest in Welsh history, the American Revolutionary War period, WWII and economic history. I studied History and Economics at American University and if it weren't for the need to have some sort of income, I would have been perfectly happy to pursue my Master's and PhD in History. Perhaps, at a future date...

Looking forward to some fascinating discussions with fellow lovers of history!
Jenny

Welcome, Jenny and Nile daughter. Glad you could join us.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how the books should look:

by Anthony Shadid

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Hello Carly and Marianna. I hope you find the group rewarding and fun. Enjoy.

Thank you.

Welcome Mary Ellen, Jan, Dale, Carly, Marianna, Jenny and Nile daughter. It's great to see so many people interested in history.

Welcome to the group, Connie.

Welcome Dale, Carly, Marianna, Jenny, and Nile daughter. Glad to see you found us out here and hope you enjoy the discussions.

Welcome Dale, Carly, Marianna, Jenny and Nile daughter. this is the place for the history lover. If you have any questions, please ask the moderators.

Hello everyone, I am new to the Goodreads app. as well as this History club but am impressed with how both are formatted. I look forward to interacting with fellow historians and history buffs and widening my knowledge base and skill set in the field of historical inquiry. I have a BA in history but would like to pursue a graduate degree one day (if I can we get away from the farm long enough). My major interests are in classical, medieval, military and US history; I never was able to select one as an area for future advanced study while earning my BA, which is one of the things I hope this group can help me with! I just finished reading Victor Davis Hansons' Savior Generals, and am now reading Jared Diamond's Guns, Germs, and Steel.

Best Regards,
Matthew

Welcome, Matthew.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you comment. It makes things much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. It also helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link after all of the text of your post at the bottom of the post. Placement at the bottom of the post calls the reader's attention to the book and/or author and increases the readability of your post. This is how a book you might mention should look:

by G.J. Meyer

Please take a moment to skim over the information available below

More information: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Guidelines: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

Orientation: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

If you have any questions, that's what us moderators are here for. We look forward to your contribution.

Jerome

A warm welcome to you Matthew. This is the place for the history buff.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.

This is how the books you mentioned should look:

by Victor Davis Hanson
by Jared Diamond


More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Great to meet you Matthew, welcome.

Hello everyone!

My name is Emily. I'm 19 years old and currently studying social sciences at Sciences Po in France.

I am very interested in political history (particularly of the US) but also in military history (with a special fondness for the Vietnam War).

As classes have ended and I have more time to read for pleasure, I look forward to browsing this group's discussions and finding interesting history books to read.

Thank you!