The History Book Club discussion

A warm welcome, Amit and I hope you find much here to further develop your love of history. You may want to browse our home page for areas of interest.

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by David Halberstam

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Jill
Assisting Moderator
Military Hist L/Global NF/Eur/Brit/Music.

Hello, Stephen. Welcome to the History book club!

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out our homepage and see what we have to offer. You can access the main page through this link:

HBC mainpage

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by Åsne Seierstad

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Samanta
Assisting Moderator (T) - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

Hello everyone, I am a long time lover of books and the worlds they have transported me to. As a graduate student, I don't have a lot of time for pleasure reading and instead have been stuck reading volumes that I would not have picked up on my own. With that, I have developed an appreciation for new genres and have grown both as a student and as a person. Being a student of history, I can not wait to meet everyone and become as involved as possible with this group.

Hey everyone! My name is Gema and I live in Georgia. I've loved reading since I was a young girl and it's probably the only thing I'm good at. I'm trying to get into reading more history books and I am hoping this group will help. I have always been interested in 1800-1900's European History. Like, how life was like and its society back then. Things like that. But I'm interested in anything history really. Thanks for having me :)

Hello, my name is Joe. I enjoy predominately reading books related to American and Western history. I hope to join in on future discussions.

We are so glad you joined us, Joe. This is the place for the history lover and there is lots to see. The link below will lead you to one of your favorite topics.

American History

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by David Halberstam

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https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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Jill
Assisting Moderator
Military Hist L/Global NF/Eur/Brit/Music.

A warm welcome to Ronald, Gema and Joe.

Hi, my name is Krisley Freitas.
I am from Brazil and my main areas of interest are The Second World War, Soviet Union and Nazism period, The First World War, Napoleonic Wars and Ancient History.
Some of my favorite authors are Antony Beevor, Ian Kershaw, Richard J. Evans and Adrian Goldsworthy.
I am recently interested in the Cold War and Vietnam War (subjects that Brazilian publishers basically ignore) and I would love some recommendations.
Thanks for having me here. Excited to start exploring!

Hi history lovers. My name is Eric, I live in Hungary and have been interested in history in my entire life. I am am particularly attracted to ancient Rome and Egypt as well as to the 1930a and 40s, including World War II.

Hello, Eric. Welcome to the History book club!

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out these threads:

Roman Empire
Ancient History
The Second World War

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HBC mainpage

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by Bohumil Hrabal
by David Stafford (no photo)

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Samanta
Assisting Moderator (T) - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

Glad you joined us, Krisley. Based on your post, you may find something to interest you in these topics:

Ancient history
WW 2

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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.

This is how books that you mention should look:

by Adrian Goldsworthy

More information:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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

And our guidelines:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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

Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

Hello, my name is Diane Pfaeffle, I am fantasied by history and now I little I know of the world. My interests tend toward the human interest side, how people or groups are effected by the events that occur around them.

Thanks for your time.

Hello, Diane. Welcome to the History book club!

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out our homepage and see what we have to offer. You can access the main page through this link:

HBC mainpage

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.

This is how books and authors that you mention should look:

by Bill Bryson

More information:
Mechanics of the board

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
How to get started

And our guidelines:
Guidelines

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

Samanta
Assisting Moderator (T) - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

A warm welcome to new members, Eric, Krisley, Diane, Sebastian, and Jonathen. We look forward to your participation.

Welcome Krisley, Sebastian and Jonathan.

Hello all - I'm Tara from Ohio. Studied literature and communication ages ago. I read across a variety of genres and topics but have found over the past few years more and more history titles on the nightstand. Currently reading by Simon Sebag Montefiore. Interested primarily in ancient and medieval European and Near East history. Happy to be here and discover new reads.

Hello, my name is Damien Black, I have an MA in 18th Century Studies, which covered history, philosophy, literature and material culture from the long 18th century... I'm also interested in medieval history and I'm currently reading Gibbon, so you could say I'm branching out into antiquity as well!

Got it - I'll post citations at the bottom from now on. Thanks for the tip to check out the folder!

A warm welcome to our new members, Tara and Damien. Teri has given you the basics of our guidelines and you are ready to start participating.....we look forward to it. Enjoy!!

Thanks!Teri wrote: "Welcome Damien to The History Book Club. Congratulations with your studies. You'll find some great recommendations and discussions on all of the topics you would like to cover.

We have a variety ..."

Greetings from India,

I am Divi. I am very much interested in World History, esp Middle East - Egypt, Syria, Turkey etc. , relations between different countries, wars etc. I hope through this group i will get to know the best books that i should read to know in detail about the subjects i am interested in.

Reagrds-
Divi Singh

Hello Divi and welcome to the HBC. We are so glad you joined us. This is the place for the history lover and there is lots to see. The link below will lead you to one of your favorite topics.

Middle East

You might also want to browse our home page at the following link to find other areas of interest.

Home Page

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.

This is how a book that you mention should look:

by David Halberstam

More information:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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

And our guidelines:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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

Jill
Assisting Moderator
Military Hist L/Global NF/Eur/Brit/Music.

Hello everyone, my name is Lisa Randall. Although I am now working as an accountant, my first degree was in History and English. I am an avid reader but sometimes life does interfere with my voracious reading appetite. I am looking forward to learning from everyone and perhaps reading some books I might not have chosen myself. I am fascinated by Russian history and I also really enjoy biographies. Currently I am reading "Peter the Great, His Life and World" by Robert K. Massie.

Peter the Great: His Life and World

Robert K. Massie

Hello, Lisa. Welcome to the History book club!

You have come to a group of 12k+ of voracious readers, so you're right at home :)

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out our thread on Russia:

Russia

I suggest you also check put our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access the main page through this link:

HBC mainpage

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.

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by Robert K. Massie

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Mechanics of the board

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
How to get started

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Samanta
Assisting Moderator (T) - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

hello everyone, it's good to be here. my name is ching keishing, from Delhi, India.
I've always been a history lover, every since high school. But now I look at history from a different perspective. I don't know the basis to distinguish facts from fiction. there are different authors writing different facts and outcome for the same topic. it's silly of me to say this, but it all started last month when i read Da Vinci Code by dan brown. which is a complete contrast to a christian stand point, and on top of that we have quantum mechanics for this Semester.
it's like the perfect combo. Indian style, Buy 2, get 1 free. jokes apart, please suggest.

Hello, Ching. Welcome to the History book club!

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out our homepage and see what we have to offer. There you will find many threads on different topics with book recommendations to your heart's content. You can access the main page through this link:

HBC mainpage

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.

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by Dan Brown

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Samanta
Assisting Moderator (T) - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

Hello , I'm Fernanda , a Brazilian student and I'm 24 years old. I am already graduated in architecture and currently am completing my master's degree. My research is about the history of architecture and urbanism. So I am really interested in participating of this group and learn more with you . Thanks for adding me.

Hello, Fernanda. Welcome to the History book club!

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out these threads:

Medieval Art and Architecture
Medieval Architecture
Art - Architecture - Culture

I suggest you also check put our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access the main page through this link:

HBC mainpage

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.

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by Spiro Kostof

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Samanta
Assisting Moderator (T) - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

Hi Teri, thank you! Samanta has been very helpful. Thank you all for the warm welcome. I wanted to also welcome the other new members like me. Welcome Divi, Ching, Fernanda, Damien, and Tara.

How do you do, everyone! I'm a Finnish middleaged reader, who is currently interested in Shakespearean world (and language; English is not my mother tongue). Scandinavian history is fascinating, too. Thanks for the opportunity to take part in this group!

Hello I'm Chama, from Morocco, I like to read about history in general, I read in Arabic, English, and French, as Arabic is my mother tongue
Thanks for accepting my request

Hello there. My name is Lori Nelson. I've always been an avid reader, but just came to enjoy more nonfiction and history recently. My two children really enjoy history so that has kindled an interest in me.

I really enjoy first person accounts of events and reading accounts of a given event from the different cultures that participated.

Welcome Anu, Chama and Lori.

Hi, I'm Josh. Originally from CT, but exploring some options with regards to moving at the moment. I joined the group because I like to find books I didn't know existed through the group reads and discussions. I read mostly fiction, but was interested in finding some good historical nonfiction. I have diverse interests, but a few specific subjects I've been looking for books on are the Spanish Inquisition and the Salem Witch Trials. Thanks.

Hi, I'm from Seville, Spain. I'm 43 years old and I love reading books mainly history related, historical-fiction, essays, classical books, .... My motivation to join this group is to recive your advice about interesting books related with different historic periods. Other of my hobbies is wargaming so usually I take advantage of my history readings to create new battles, campaigns, ... on a tabletop.

Hello, Jose. Welcome to the History book club!

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out our thread on Military history. Maybe it will help you out with your strategy. :)

Military history

I suggest you also check put our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access the main page through this link:

HBC mainpage

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.

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by Conn Iggulden

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Samanta
Assisting Moderator (T) - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

Namaste,
I am Barsha Shrestha, currently working in NGO. I really love to read the fictional novel, short stories, poem, collections and history undoubtedly. I am really glad that I was introduced to this group.
Even I have to work I try to make time to read.

Thanks all for updates and recommendations.

Cheers

Hello, my name is Sasha, I'm from Kyiv, Ukraine. I'm really happy to have found this group. As a journalist, I'm interested in the latest non-fiction books about current politics, as an avid reader and history-lover I'm interested in literally everything :-D

Welcome Jose, Nik, Barsha, Bilal, and Sasha. Glad to get your diverse opinions added to this group. Looking forward to seeing you in discussions.

Hello, Barsha. Welcome to the History book club!

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out our homepage and see what we have to offer. You can access the main page through this link:

HBC mainpage

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.

This is how books and authors that you mention should look:

by Ron Chernow

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Mechanics of the board

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How to get started

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

Samanta
Assisting Moderator (T) - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

Hello, Sasha. Welcome to the History book club!

Based on your introduction, I suggest you check out our homepage and see what we have to offer. You can access the main page through this link:

HBC mainpage

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.

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by Melissa Scott

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Samanta
Assisting Moderator (T) - Croatia - Art, Architecture and Culture - Ancient and Medieval History

My name is Gregg Jones and I am happy to be with this august body of readers.

Hello. I'm Harry Nicholson, retired from the merchant navy and TV studios. I live in Eskdale, near Whitby, in Yorkshire, England. My garden yields up vegetables and fruit for the table, and the workshop has a kiln which produces art enamels and a great deal of heat. I'm either messing about firing and fusing glass onto copper, reading good historical novels and poetry, or hunting slugs and snails among the radishes.

Hello, my name is Ping Liu. The following lists some history books that I have read, and they may also indicate I have attempted to grasp the overall picture of a given subject:

On the subject of the world history, I have read E. H. Gombrich's "A Little History of the World," Neil MacGregor's "A History of the World in 100 Objects," and John H. Arnold's "History A Very Short Introduction." Would someone kindly suggest a next level book in the world history?

On the European history, I read John Merriman's "A History of Modern Europe." I enjoyed the book but found difficulties to memerize the key events. Can one suggest a summary book of the European modern history or a timeline?

On art, I have read E. H. Gombrich's "The Story of Art," Charles Harrison's "An Introduction to Art." Is Janson's History of Art my next book?

On aesthetics, Christopher Kul-Want & Piero's "Introducing Aesthetics." I studied the bibliography of the book but found myself lost. I also checked out the Oxford Handbook of Aesthetics, but am concerned that I may not be ready for it. I am grateful for an experienced to suggest a next level book.

Best reads,
Ping

My name is Gregg Jones and I live in Northern Virginia. I have a strong interest in the American Civil War. History is just a fascinating subject for me. I believe we learn so much from history and feel that knowing history is to know where we go as a people and as an individual.

As a Native American history show me what is possible for the near future.

Last, history is a story of flawed human beings and some will do well and some will do some very horrible things.

Welcome to our group, Ping! We have many different topics and books being discussed here so please feel free to explore and jump in.

Based on your post, you may find something to interest you in these topics:

European history
Art

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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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 books that you mention should look:

by E.H. Gombrich
by Neil MacGregor
by John H. Arnold (no photo)
by John M. Merriman
by E.H. Gombrich
by Charles Harrison
by Christopher Kul-Want (no photo)

More information:
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Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

Glad you joined us, Steve. This is the place for the avid history buff. Based on your post, you may find something to interest you in this topic:

American Civil War

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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.

This is how books that you mention should look:

by Adrian Goldsworthy

More information:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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

And our guidelines:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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

Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

Teri wrote: "Welcome Gregg to The History Book Club. We're so glad you could join us. This is a great place for the passionate history enthusiast. I think you'll find this is a wonderful place to get recommenda..."

Thank you!

Teri wrote: "Welcome Harry to The History Book Club. We're so glad you could join us from England. It sounds like you stay very busy and relaxed in retirement. This is a great place to get recommendations on al..."
Thank you, Teri, for your patience and the kindly welcome.
Harry

Hi everyone im Gerti in my teens and i have read some novels by Phillipa Gregory and im currently on Safrianos' A Global History. Sorry i still have no idea how to cite. Im really interested in how human nature works in a long string of consequences that seems to be irrelevant. Thats how i grew attracted to history and i think id stick around.