The History Book Club discussion

Hi, I'm Patrick. I love to read books on many different topics but history is a recurring favorite. I don't have a favorite time or place but I do have favorite authors; Barbara Tuchman, Simon Winchester, Bernard Cornwell. And if I can go way back to the beginning I would include Jared Diamond as I think I have read all of his books and would count Guns, Germs and Steel as one of the best books I have ever read.
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies

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

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Welcome to the group, Sarah--we are glad you found us. We have discussions on all aspects of history so please feel free to join in.

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

Medieval history
European history
Middle East

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Vicki
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What a nice introduction, Robert. We welcome you to The History Book Club. We have a variety of folders which may interest you. There are many topics for you to peruse and we have discussions on lots of different books. Hope you can join in.

Based on your post, you may find something to interest you in this topic:

WWII

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Vicki
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Welcome to the group, Candace. You're sure to find something to interest you here. I suggest you check out our homepage and see what we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

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by Adrian Goldsworthy

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Vicki
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We're very glad you found our group, Patrick! We have many different topics and books being discussed here so please feel free to explore and jump in.

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by Jared Diamond

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Hello - My name is Daley Porter from Omaha, Nebraska. I'm in my late twenties and studied history and psychology in college.

My main areas of focus are 20th century Russian and German history, World War II, and The Holocaust.

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Hi, my name is Andreea.
I just recently started reading a little bit of history. I am mainly interested in ancient history (thracians, greeks, romans) and recent history (comunism, worl war II).
I look forward in discovering what can I learn from this group.
All the best

Hello, Andreea. Welcome to the History book club!

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

Ancient History
The First World War
The Second World War

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by Barbara W. Tuchman

by Larry L. Watts (no photo)

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Samanta
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Hello, Katya. Welcome to the History book club!

You really should be proud of yourself, so boast away. :)

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

European History
The Second World War
Napoleonic Wars

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by Andrew Roberts

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Katya wrote: "Hello. I'm Katya, from maybe somewhere that was once or twice an empire. I've always been into history, and I was probably the best student in all my history classes (and most of my other classes, ..."

Katya,

If you're looking for books about the history of language, I can recommend there ones:

by John McWhorter
by John McWhorter
by Guy Deutscher
by Bill Bryson
by Bill Bryson
by Nicholas Ostler
by Robert McCrum
by Simon Winchester
by Christine Kenneally

My name is Melissa & I live in southwest Virginia. I have made it a personal goal to read more nonfiction books, however, my knowledge is somewhat limited to the specializations of my college professors and random books and biographies I've read as an adult. I am looking forward to a more deliberate method of reading about and learning history.

My favorite history book is Helen Keller's The Story of My Life The Story of My Life

Hi Melissa,

I'd recommend the series of books by Susan Wise Bauer, and then of course there is the Durants' Story of Civilization, but that's quite an endeavor.

by Susan Wise Bauer
by Will Durant

My name is Hung Nguyen from Kansas City, MO. I have always enjoyed reading military history books. I am looking forward to the dialogue and the sharing of favorite book titles.

Welcome to the group, Daley--we are glad you found us. We have discussions on all aspects of history so please feel free to join in.

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

Russia
World War II

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

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by Adrian Goldsworthy

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

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Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

Hello, Melissa. 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:

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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.

by Helen Keller

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

Hello, Hung. Welcome to the History book club!

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

Military History


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by Nathaniel Philbrick

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My name is Joe Stewart. I am a 55 year old pastor. I majored in history in college. I'm interested in presidential lore and the Middle East
by H.W. Brands
by Walter Isaacson

Welcome everybody - 2017 will be a great year for reading for the group. We are happy to have all of you join us.

Hello, Joe. Welcome to the History book club!

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

Presidential series
Middle East
Military - Iraq/Afghanistan

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

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Since you like Presidential lore, I suggest you check out our current group read of Washington's biography by Ron Chernow. You can always join the discussion here: Spotlight - Washington - A Life

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by H.W. Brands
by Walter Isaacson

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My name is Joe. I'm interested in the past, partly because it sheds so much light on today, but also because it's amazing to me just how much of it there is. We're born in the middle (hopefully not at the end) of an amazingly complex story. I've decided to start this year with some books that cover many years, such as:

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

On Politics, by Alan Ryan (Can't find the link in the "add book/author" feature)

A History of Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years by Diarmaid MacCulloch

My name is Leah Young. I'm 22 and from Northern Ireland, and have always had a passion for history, and reading. My undergrad degree was in Modern History, focusing on 20th century World History, and my MA focuses on Middle Eastern history. Areas that I particularly enjoy reading about include the Cold War from the U.S., Soviet, and Asian perspectives, and the Middle East in the latter part of the 20th century. I've also read a lot about 20th century European history, particularly looking at Germany, Italy, the Soviet Union, and Ireland, and have looked at Asian history, focusing on China, Vietnam, and Japan. A few of my favourite books are:

'Hiroshima'- John Hersey
'The Strange Career of Jim Crow'- C. Vann Woodward
'The Struggle for Black Equality'- Harvard Sitkoff
'My Life with Bonnie and Clyde'- Blanche Caldwell Barrow

As a student, I do a lot of reading, and am keen to read about new areas of history that I haven't yet had the opportunity to explore. I'm excited to be among others with an interest in history and to get the opportunity to share recommendations.

Hey everybody! My name is Jim Cooper, I'm from Kentucky, and I love reading about American History - Civil War, WWII, Presidential Politics, American Revolution. Looking forward to jumping into the group!

Hi, my name is Marko and like to read books about history. From the ten books that I finished 2016 six were from history topics. Second World War is most common topics followed by other war related topics, but I'm not limiting myself just for war history. I live in UK (Cambridge) but I'm originally from Finland.

I'm not familiar how groups work here and what benefit being a part of a one will bring, but I'm open to learn.

Hi everybody. My name is John Pieper and I have a BA in History. I read a lot of military history, but I've also read a great deal of history about economics, science, and technology. I'm from Virginia.

Hi Everyone my name is Krishna and I am student of M.A in History. I read a lot of South Asian History. I am from Bangaluru, India

Hi, All, My name is Steve and I am almost done with my BA in History and plan on going on to grad school. My focus is American history with an eye towards the Cold War. Been reading a lot of Russian history lately, though. Greetings!

Hello all. My name is William Wooten from Texas. I have degrees in American and European history and am an adjunct History professor. My current areas of interest are World War II in the Pacific and the Vietnam War. I have always loved reading all areas of history and look forward to the discussions.

Hello...My name is Eric, and I am from Oregon, in the Great Northwest of the USA. I've been a history freak since I was a kid. It's Mom's fault, and I thank her every year with a few new, or new-old, books on history or bio. At the present moment I am reading two histories; 1) The First American: The Life And Times Of Benjamin Franklin by H.W. Brand & 2) Passionate Nation: An Epic History Of Texas by James L. Haley. I have Hamilton by Ron Chernow on the back burner. On kind of an American kick right now, especially with the combustibility of our politics right now.

I started off my life as a political junkie back in the Vietnam/Watergate/Munich Massacre era of the early 70's. I was a wee lad of seven when I told my Dad, in tears, that I didn't want to be sent to Vietnam. As usual, he was right, and I was not fodder. But, watching the news in that time, along with a few good history & social studies teachers year in & year out over the ensuing years, gave me a passion for history.The correlations of the past & present fascinate me to no end. It seems that humans have an inherent inability to learn from the mistakes of history...even fairly recent history, doesn't it?

My main interest is books that deal with political personages in history. On my own, I think I tend to get bogged down into one or two.....subjects, eras, or places. (For instance like now, two books on Revolutionary War Americans, and one on the state of Tejas) I guess my goal in joining this group is to see if I can expand my horizons a bit more. Quite a bit more. So, I hope y'all will find me a good and edifying addition to the group, and thank you for being here.

Peace in 2017 from Oregon!!!

Eric S., Cottage Grove, Oregon, USA

Hello, William. Welcome to the History book club!

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

The Second World War
Vietnam War

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HBC mainpage

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by Erik Larson

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

Hello, Eric. Welcome to the History book club!

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

American History
American Civil War

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

HBC mainpage

Since you said you enjoyed reading about political personages in history, I suggest you check out our current group read of Washington's biography by Ron Chernow. You can always join the discussion here: Spotlight - Washington - A Life

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.

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by Ron Chernow
by H.W. Brands
by Ron Chernow
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Hello everyone!

My name is Jenni and I am finishing up my BA in History. My interests lie in the indigenous peoples throughout the world, but specifically in North and South America. I plan on attending grad school and hope to earn a PhD in history so I can teach students to love history at the collegiate level.

I love to read. From a very young age I have read anything with words! I have recently been reading non fiction books about the American southwest and the borderlands.

I don't have much of an interest in European history, but am enthralled with all other history. I look forward to sharing what I am reading and being able to look through other recommendations.

I have had a Goodreads account for quite some time but this is the first time I have actively used it. I am hoping someone will take the time to show me the ropes!

Thank you!

Hello

My name Mark and I live in the south of England. I have loved reading books for many years. I normally read for about half an hour first thing in the morning at work . It is the best part of my day.
I don't mind what I read although I rarely read fiction, concentrating on sport, politics and history, particularly the civil wars of both England and America.
I've been on Goodreads for about 3 years but have only just joined some groups.
So, hello everyone, pleased to meet you all
Mark

My name is Ashley and I'm currently pursuing a master's in public administration. I am Georgia but I live in Virginia. I tend to gravitate towards economics, psychology, and sociology books because of my academic background but I am looking to develop a better understanding of American history. At the moment, I am interested in historical biographies and American political history!

Welcome to all the new members. Looking forward to discussing history with you.

Hello, Jenni. Welcome to the History book club!

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

American History
Native Americans

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

HBC mainpage

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by Pauli Murray
by Maria Raque'l Casas (no photo)

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

Hello, Mark. Welcome to the History book club!

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

British History
American Civil War

I suggest you also check out 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.

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by James L. Swanson

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

Hello, Ashley. Welcome to the History book club!

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

American History

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

HBC mainpage

Since you said you enjoyed reading historical biographies, I suggest you check out our current group read of Washington's biography by Ron Chernow. You can always join the discussion here: Spotlight - Washington - A Life

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.

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by Ron Chernow

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

Hello, Calum. Welcome to the History book club!

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

Roman Empire
Ancient History

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

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Samanta
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Hi,

I am delighted to join this History group. I have become increasingly interested in history recently, and am keen to make some inroads into my canyon-sized gaps in knowledge in this field.

I had worked in psychology and neuroscience for decades, and my school classes on history were abysmal. And it seems more and more important to me, that we all know something about what really happened in the past--as much as the truth can be gleaned from the records.

I live in southern England, love dogs but am too lazy to have one, and avoid cooking as much as possible.

Hello, Sara. 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.

by Bill Bryson

More information:
Mechanics of the board

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
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

Hey! My name is Wyatt, and I joined this group because I love history. When I first discovered books when I was little, I was fascinated by them. I was first interested in fiction and mystery, but then a love of history was developed.

So with me being a history buff, I've just found the idea of reading a biography on every President, and reviewing them. So I joined Goodreads, and eventually this group. My plan is to read a shorter bio (200-400 pages) on all of them because of time constraints.

I'm starting with

because I read some great reviews on it, and it's not that long. Are there any great bios you can recommend to me on any President? Thanks in advance

Hi my name is Andy... I live in England.
My work is in I.T. but my passion is for History. I have been interested in all English history since visiting castles and cathedrals as a child. Specialist subject is the English Civil War but most pre-1700 periods interest me plus the "Victorian Wars". Did my History degree whilst working - finished that in 2013 - and was lucky to get a First - something I am very proud of!
Nice to be involved in a group with like-minded History enthusiasts.
Always on the look out for new Historical Non-Fiction and Fiction to read and study!

Hi everyone, my name is Ciera! I'm 20 and from the United States (Colorado, specifically). I enjoy reading about all history but what originally sparked my love for this subject was ancient history. I love learning about the ancient Greeks/Romans and Egyptians. I also like English history and American history. This year one of my goals is to read more nonfiction and I thought I would start here since history is one of my passions!

Hi everyone, excited to become part of this group. I am most interested in American, European, and Middle Eastern history, but I am looking to expand my horizons and learn as much as I can while having fun with some great books. Thank you! David.

Glad you joined us, Amber. I'm sure you'll find this a congenial place.

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

Egypt
British history

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

Welcome to the group, Wyatt--we are glad you found us. We have discussions on all aspects of history so please feel free to join in.

Based on your post, you may find something to interest you in this topic:

Presidential series

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 Joseph J. Ellis

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

Welcome to our group, Andy! 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 this topic:

British history

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

Ciera.....Welcome to the place for all things history. There is much here that will meet your reading preferences.

Based on your post, you may find something to interest you in this topic:

Ancient history

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

Amber wrote: "Hello Wyatt! Thats a great idea to read about every president. Only one i have ever read was " Lion in the Whitehouse" i loved it."

Amber remember to do citations like Vicki showed you - we are here to help - but I have no idea what the book is or who the author is to help you with the citation. Is it possible you have the title incorrect?