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I don't know if this is the right place but, hello this is Camille. The Decline of the West I just started reading "The Decline of the West" Abridged Version, by: Oswald Spengler. Its hurting my head. I'm only in the introduction, but although I enjoy his writing, I'm mostly at a loss, especially since I don't have a good grasp of ancient history. Anyway, was wondering if any of you guys and gals have read this and have some pointers on how to get through this dense book. Thanks and happy reading!

Camille wrote: "I don't know if this is the right place but, hello this is Camille. The Decline of the West I just started reading "The Decline of the West" Abridged Version, by: Oswald Spengler. Its..."

Hi Camille. I haven't read that book, but if you like historical interpretation and critical analysis of Eurocentric history, and you're not intimidated by books from that era, I would recomment by Herbert Butterfield.

Camille wrote: "I don't know if this is the right place but, hello this is Camille. The Decline of the West I just started reading "The Decline of the West" Abridged Version, by: Oswald Spengler. Its..."

I have not read , but I encountered it in , by Arthur Herman, which devoted much space to it. Herman's book has had a large influence on me. According to Herman, the idea of decline has been behind some of the most harmful doctrines of the 20th century. While reading Herman, I have reflected that I should probably read some of the original "declinist" texts, including Spengler's, but, you know, life's too short, and I'd rather focus on books that inspire me. I have read a couple of nasty screeds, such as , just to see how the other side thinks, but I have not read Spengler.

So I guess my pointer on how to get through Spengler is to give up and read Herman instead; but of course you'll be getting it from the horse's mouth if you stick with it.

My assumption is that is more valuable for insight into Spengler's own time (as 20th century intellectual history) than as an informative book on world or ancient history.

Joel wrote: "Camille wrote: "I don't know if this is the right place but, hello this is Camille. The Decline of the West I just started reading "The Decline of the West" Abridged Version, by: Oswa..."

Hello Joel, thanks for the recommendation. I will certainly look that up.

Harry wrote: "Camille wrote: "I don't know if this is the right place but, hello this is Camille. The Decline of the West I just started reading "The Decline of the West" Abridged Version, by: Oswa..."

Hello Harry, thanks for your response and recommendations. I'm going to stick with Spengler, just so I can try to understand his viewpoint/explanation. However, I will look up Arthur Herman. It looks like he will give me an overall perspective. Thanks again!

Camille wrote: "Joel wrote: "Camille wrote: "I don't know if this is the right place but, hello this is Camille. The Decline of the West I just started reading "The Decline of the West" Abridged Vers..."

The other thing I would suggest is to read some of the more recent thinkers on the cyclical theory of history: the two that come immediately to mind are by Samuel P. Huntington and by Francis Fukuyama. Their writing styles are probably easier for a modern reader - and more up-to-date.

Thanks Joel. Yes I have read Huntington and Fukuyama a long time ago. I guess a re-read is in order... LOL

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Camille wrote: "Thanks Joel. Yes I have read Huntington and Fukuyama a long time ago. I guess a re-read is in order... LOL"

Haha! Clearly, you are well versed in historical analysis! You should also check out Joel Mokyr.

Hi, I just joined. Looking forward to some good reading.

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Hello and I'm looking forward to some good reading in this club.

Hello,
My name is Tasha. I am a political science student planning to attend law school next fall. I love all history, especially US and European political history. During school I am able to read many historical/political texts and still choose to do so when I'm on break. While I'm on break from school I tend to read more recent books, or "easier to read", to try and get a break from some of the dry reading I have to do during the school year.

I'm excited to be a part of the group because other than my professors and a couple colleagues, I don't have many questions people to discuss these type of books with.

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My name is Tony. Always a history buff, since our last election my interests have focused on early American history, given what I think is an assault on some core principles of the republic. What would the founding generation think of all this? I'm working backwards right now. Initially I thought the Constitution would be a good start, but then again wouldn't one need to understand what came before that - i.e. the Articles of Confederation. And then wouldn't we need to understand the causes of the Revolution? And then wouldn't we need to understand what colonial America was like in the 150 years before that so the Revolution is better understood?, starting with Jamestown and Plymouth Colony? And of course there is the Reformation and the Enlightenment which is essential background. Hopefully it ends there, as I don't want trace this back to Babylon ...... )

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Tony, this is as good a description of the "historian's backslide" as I've ever read!

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This is a copy of the introduction by Dave Bushy that has been moved from another thread:

My name is Dave Bushy. I attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, nearly 40 years ago. While I have forgotten much of what I learned there, I do still remember the feeling and passion for history that was ignited by some great professors. I love the concept of drawing together disparate facts about history and understanding that it is not a linear timeline, but a mosaic of economics, war, love, power, and even medicine that combines into a rich tapestry of understanding. I am thrilled to hear from others about their journeys.

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Hi everyone, I'm a high school history and Spanish teacher. I have been reading presidential biographies for the last couple of years. I am about to finish them and am trying to decide on my next reading list. I was thinking about reading a biography about an important leader from each Spanish speaking country.

Anyone have any fun ideas for me??

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Hi everyone. My name is Scott DeVivo. I am a social studies teacher from Pittsburgh, PA. I've taught Honors and academic level courses to juniors and seniors for the last five years. I live in Pittsburgh with my wife (who is also a teacher) and daughter.
I have always loved history but my interest was piqued even more when I studied abroad in Italy in college. I got to travel all over Europe and became very interested in European history. Right now, I'm reading 13 American Arguments by Howard Fineman to prepare for teaching AP Government and Politics next year for the first time. In addition to Euro history, I am very interested in the history of the Middle East, especially as it relates to current events. I'm looking forward to joining this group and learning more about history!

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Hi. I'm a big fan of history, my favorite reading subject. I'm especially interested in revolutionary Russia (1860s to the end of the civil war) and the USSR. I've read a great deal about it these past years.
I recently began The Romanovs: 1613-1918.
I may write about it later but for now it's a painful slog.

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Hello everyone! My name is Jessica. I'm fluent in both English and Russian, and I'm learning Chinese and Vietnamese! I most often read historical fiction about eastern Asia - specifically women's suffrage and stories of sisterhood. Today, I started to read , and it seems that I'm going to like it quite a lot!

I'd like to begin reading more about Russia or even Kyrgyzstan, because those are my areas of descent. Also, WWI has piqued my interest these days - I'd like to get around to reading !

It's nice to meet you all, and I hope I'll be welcomed here!

Hi Jessica, it is nice to meet you!

Dana





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Hello, I'm Randi. I live in the United States. I enjoy history. I have read many biographies and history books about US history and would like to broaden my knowledge to other countries and cultures through recommendations and discussions in this group.

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hi
my name is Matteo and I am from Austria.
I joined this group because I like history in general. I also like reading historical fiction.

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Hello - just joined Goodreads so I could join this group. I’d like to brush up on the history I learned in school and explore much more. I see a plethora of discussion threads and look forward to your recommendations.
Thanks!

Hello all! I have recently joined the group and look forward to getting active in discussions with you all. I have a keen interest in all things historical, however, my main passions are for WW2 and particularly naval history of all eras, but I have a keen interest in all time periods from ancient to WW2. I look forward to expanding my library!

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If you want to understand the future, study the past. Once told to me by a teacher in high school. I consider myself an avid reader, especially history that crosses many folds and topics. My name is Phil and history what makes one understand this planet

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I guess that it's about time that I joined this group. I hated history as a schoolboy, but they say that history is an old man's vice. Well, it's a legal vice!

I'm an elderly Brit (Welsh by birth but have spent 98% of my life outside Wales). I used to earn my living by being a research scientist, but have had no paid employment for over 30 years.

My interests in history do tend to the the naval and maritime aspects, and for many years I maintained a list of the naval and maritime museums in the British Isles. I stopped doing this recently, because almost all museums now have good websites and my list is redundant. I read (slowly) a lot of maritime-related books and have reviewed some on Goodreads in the past few years. I read other history too: I enjoyed Alison Weir's "Lancaster and York" (perhaps 'enjoyed' is not the right word for this awful story of treachery, cruelty and betrayal). Jenny Uglow's "Lunar Men" was a pleasure to read, and Barbara Tuchman's "A Distant Mirror" seemed to me to have as many quotable phrases as a Shakesperean play. I am now really enjoying her fascinating "The March of Folly" with all its relevance to current British government muddle. Hey! I seem to have picked on female authors. Well, I've always had a soft spot for the ladies.

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History Book Club's Focus Areas

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Lorna
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Greetings, all... I am new to this group and (relatively) new to GR. Recently retired. It feels like I've always read history and biography with a passion, as well as what I like to think is high quality historical fiction (e.g., the Aubrey/Maturin series).

I'm also a writer, but in a rather different field.

Main interests: U.S. history and biography, Irish-American history, genealogy, musical history (classical), ancient stuff, Renaissance, art history...I guess the list is getting rather long.

Anyhow, I'm looking forward to participating. Thanks,
John

Welcome John, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club. Thank you too for your interesting introduction regarding your various interests and congratulations on your recent retirement.

Based on your areas of interest in history, you may want to explore the following threads:

American History
Art-Architecture-Culture

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how your books you mention should look:

by Ron Chernow

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Bentley wrote: "Folks, we have this new thread open for introductions. You can always read all of the other welcomes and introductions in the other archived threads which we have closed because the threads are too..."

I’m not sure where to post my introduction???

Welcome Diane, you may post your introduction right here telling us a little about yourself and your interests in history.

Thank you,
Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Welcome Tanya to the History Book Club. Thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your interests in history. We are happy that you have joined us from upstate New York.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

The Second World War

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hello,

I am new to Goodreads. After reading about a billion novels, a few years ago I switched almost exclusively to non-fiction history. I have learned that the truth can definitely be stranger than fiction and also more exciting.

I am particularly interested in European history from Ancient Rome to 1603. I like a little American Revolution and Civil War as well.

I am currently reading Protestants: The Faith That Made the Modern World. I recently finished Tudor: The Family Story which I loved.

Always open to recommendations!

Emily, a warm welcome to you from all of us at the History Book Club. We are happy that you joined us. Thank you too for your interesting introduction.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following:

American History
American Civil War
European History

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mentioned should look:

by Alec Ryrie (no photo)
by Leanda de Lisle

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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation, particularly in the upcoming book discussion.

Lorna, Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

I read nonfiction almost exclusively in all periods of history. Have been concentrating on Second World War lately, but also artist biographies and different movements.
In fact, art museums are some of my favorite places.
In today’s political climate knowing your country’s history is critical.
Too many do not, so I look forward to learning more in this group.
Diane