The History Book Club discussion

Welcome Maverick, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club. Thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your interests in history.

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

Ancient History
Medieval History

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 the books you mention should look:
by Barbara W. Tuchman

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. There are a lot of group book discussions. We look forward to your participation.

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

Hi folks, I'm a relative newcomer to reading history. I'm most interested in European history and lately have been consumed by reading nonfiction about English Monarchs. I've been looking at focus group threads and wish I'd begun my interest in history decades ago - so many interesting books!
I like that this group has strict rules and moderation. One question I have is: which thread nominates the next spotlighted book? I see the weekly discussion threads on an A.R. trilogy. (I also realized just now that I'll have to use my tablet if I want to post a specific book; I don't see an option to "add book" and think the rule on book/author posts is excellent.)

Welcome Violetderay, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club. Thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your diverse interests in history. There are no current threads regarding nominations for books. Bentley makes those decisions. However, you may leave your suggestions in the Suggestion Box.

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

Europe - European History
British History
British Monarchy/ Royal Houses

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 books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

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

I am from the US (Wisconsin). After graduating college with a BS in History, I returned to school and added an Accounting major. I am now a CPA. I did manage to use the combination as I am treasurer for our local historical society.
I was in a history book club at the Library. It was discontinued during the pandemic. My favorite book we read there was Killers of the Flower Moon. I enjoy public history, biographies of interesting but little know people, some true crime, narrative history, and many other kinds of history.

A warm welcome Jan, from all of us in the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from Wisconsin. Thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your interests in history. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the book you mentioneded should look:

by David Grann

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 everyone. My name is Harvey and I'm from the North-West of England.

History is a fairly new interest of mine. I enjoy British history more than anything, primarily Medieval Britain to around the Stuart era. It wasn't until recently that I started reading historical-themed books and I'd say that reading these historical-themed books has rejuvenated my interest in reading.

I plan on studying Medieval to Early Modern history in university.

Welcome Harvey, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from the North-West of England. Thank you for your very interesting introduction and outlining your varied interests in history. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

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

Ancient History
Medieval History
British History

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 books you mention should look:

by Barbara W. Tuchman

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

Hi, my name is Mary,
I’m studying history at present and have the most remarkable opportunity of living with a retired history teacher: an awfully kind lady: my good friend’s mother. This week I sat my first-year exams and according to my mentor, I smashed it, "Yippe-Dippee-Doo-Daa."
I struggled at school and family, when I lived at home, laughed at me for trying to improve myself through books. Until I joined Goodreads, I would read high-street novels, but now - outside of my studies - I’m reading European political intrigue: to me these works are more thrilling than the novels I once read.
I did, before leaving Manchester, talk to a man, in his late years, on the bus to work: he told me, a good book will always teach you something.
I don't do social media, I did, but suffered too much abuse. I get upset easily. I am tiny and I was very timid.
I now live in the south-east corner of Britain. I work in a garden centre and love it.
I will try and read all the posts; I can't promise I'll add to them.
Please be kind to me.

Welcome Mary, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from southeast Britain. Thank you for your very interesting introduction and outlining your interests in history. We wish you the best in your university studies. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

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

Europe - European History

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 books you mention should look:

by Barbara W. Tuchman

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

Hi everyone! My name is Emily, she/her, and I’m a 25 year old from the northeast United States.
I’m am over the moon excited that I found this group! I’m a hopeless book & word lover, and huge proprietor of lifelong learning. I have a BA in History with a minor in Technical Writing from Plymouth State University, and in December 2022 I will graduate from Simmons University with my Masters in Information and Library Science.

Right now I’ve been devouring Erik Larson books - In the Garden of Beasts is my favorite so far. I’m very interested in WWII, women’s history in the 19th and 20th centuries, local history, and sports history.

Can’t wait to start reading with you all :)

Welcome Emily, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from the northeast United States. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your varied interests in history. And we wish you the best with your studies. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

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

World History
American History
The Second World War

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 the book you mentioned should look:

by Erik Larson

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

Hi, my name is Kirsten and I live in the brown part of the Evergreen State.

I'm a dog person and I loved reading about the history of women, lesser known events, science history, and stories about adventurers/explorers.

A warm welcome Kirsten, from all of us in the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from Washington state. Thank you for your nice introduction and sharing your interests in history. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

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

Welcome to the History Book Club, Sophia. We are happy that you have joined us from Northern California. Thank you for your introduction and sharing your interests in history. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the books you mention should look:

by Kenneth Whyte

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 everyone :)

My name is Laurentia and I am new to Goodreads, looking to connect with some like-minded bookworms! I'm currently studying for a degree in History with my dissertation focus on the Red Summer of 1919 and the following few years of race riots across the USA.

I have an interest in books about polar exploration, my new favourite book is 'A Madhouse at the End of the Earth' by Julian Sanction, so please let me know if you're reading it as I would love to chat about it with someone!

I'm looking forward to connecting with members and getting recommendations from this group so please add me as a friend and drop me a message!

Madhouse at the End of the Earth: The Belgica's Journey into the Dark Antarctic Night

Welcome Laurentia, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club. Thank you for your very interesting introduction and outlining your current interests in history. We wish you the best as you continue your studies.

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

American History
Civil Rights

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 the book you mentioned should look:

by Julian Sancton

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

Welcome to the History Book Club, Joe. We are happy that you have joined us. Thank you for your introduction. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the books you mention should look:

by Kenneth Whyte

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

Greetings! My name is Joy and I live in Northern Nevada. I am an eclectic reader. I enjoy all types of history, especially World History.

I am currently reading American History biographies of each President in order.

I look forward to participating!

I have been reading your guidelines and will try an example of how to post. I am currently reading:
by Jay Cost (no photo)

and
by Jack London

and
by Peter Balakian

Welcome, Joy. We are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from northern Nevada. Thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your interests in history. And may I say that you may advance to the head of the class. Thank you for reviewing our guidelines and your citations are perfect.

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

American History
Presidential Series

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 the books you mention should look:

by Robert A. Caro

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 All,

I am Cathy, originally from Trivandrum, Kerala. I've been brought up in Malaysia and Singapore most if of my life. I'm currently pursuing grad school at Duke University in Engineering Management. My foray into WW history commenced in 8th grade, a time when I unflinchingly supported communism and was trying to get inspired into Holocaust history through fiction reads such as Book Thief. I'm currently trying to start afresh in my journey from the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. Any recommendations and good books with a mix of history and a deep dive into important personalities would be the ideal experience I seek. Thank you and hope to contribute back to this community as well!

A warm welcome, Cathy. We are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your current interests in history. We wish you the best in your studies at Duke University.

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

The First World War
The Second World War

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 books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

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 go by Danny, and I'm a student in the United States (Philly). I have always loved history. I tend not to read a lot of history books, so I joined to challenge myself to read more of them and connect with the community. My favorite history book I've read is Four Lost Cities by Annalee Newitz :)

A warm welcome Danny, from all of us in the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from Philadelphia. Thank you for your nice introduction and sharing your interests. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the book you mentioned should look:

by Annalee Newitz

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 everyone. I'm Liu Qi from China. I'm studying modern history of China in my university. I'd like to enrich my understanding of history by communicating with history buffs from other countries. And I hope to know what kind of history books are people reading in the English-speaking world. Looking forward to seeing what others are talking about history.

Welcome Liu, from all of us in the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from China. Thank you for your nice introduction and sharing your interests in history. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

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

How interesting, Liu. Welcome to our Club! You’ll find it enlightening, I’m sure.
Regards,
Andrea

Liu wrote: "Hello everyone. I'm Liu Qi from China. I'm studying modern history of China in my university. I'd like to enrich my understanding of history by communicating with history buffs from other countries..."

Hello Liu,

It is great to have you as part of this group. I would suggest taking a look at some of the books by a historian who recently passed away, David McCullough. I have found his histories really bring to life the people he writes about and the time in which they lived. You can find his books here: David McCullough

Welcome!

Tom Tatlow

Tom, I second the motion! David McCullough is the quintessential American historian. Liu, you might want to start out at the very beginning of American history with 1776, or try his take on President Harry Truman, a more recent President. Both are excellent!
Regards,
Andrea
by David McCullough
by David McCullough

Hi, I’m Scott from Australia. I’m a history nerd from way back. I love watching, reading, and writing about history. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens here. :-)

A warm welcome Scott from all of us in the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from Australia. Thank you for your nice introduction and sharing your interests in history. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the book you mentioned should look:

by Annalee Newitz

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
My name is Tom, I am Polish and live in Luxembourg. I am an avid reader of history and historical fiction, with a special interest in Mediterranean and Near Eastern antiquity, US history, modern European history, and modern Far Eastern history (I am a Chinese and Japanese speaker). History interest me because it is a way to learn more about us. Living here and now, we know a little about how we are now. But looking back, shows us how we can be under other circumstances and broadens our view of humanity. I am also a translator of books on those topics.

Welcome Tom, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from Luxembourg . Thank you for your very interesting introduction and outlining your varied interests in history. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

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

Europe - European History
American History
China
East Asia

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 books you mention should look:

by Barbara W. Tuchman

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

Hi, my name is Miroslav. I'm new to Good Reads. I love to collect and read old books. My favorite genre is Early Middle Ages, especially the following: Barbarian invasion on Europe, Carolingian empire, Christianization of Europe, Anglo - Saxon England, Medieval Papacy, Plantagenets.
Feel free to add me as a friend. I like discussing history books.

Welcome Miroslav, thank you for your interesting introduction. We are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club. I love that you collect old books.

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

Ancient History
Medieval History
Europe - European History
British History

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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.

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by Barbara W. Tuchman

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

Hi i am Nakul from India
i love history, i preffer reading and watching history. Specially war history, Nations Geopolitical hostory, Geographical History, Rulers and their kingdoms and how they came to power in ancient times.

Hi

Welcome Nakul, thank you for your interesting introduction. Weare happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from India. We look forward to your participation in our book discussions.

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

Ancient History
Medieval History
World History

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the books you mention should look:

by Barbara W. Tuchman

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, Alan Y here. The last name is nearly unpronounceable, so my students and colleagues just call me "Mr. Y." I am a high school teacher, traveler, camper, sometime writer, and dog walker from Maine, that place in the woods somewhere past New York but before you get to Canada. I spend too much time standing in rivers waving a long, bendy stick around trying to convince critters with brains the size of a pea that a few bits of feathers and fur tied to a hook might be something good to eat. Oh, and I like to read.

One of my many character flaws is that I read almost exclusively non-fiction, and most of that with a historical bent. I particularly like what I call "personal histories", those books focusing on a person or small group of people who acted on the larger stage of a great event or certain historical era, but in coming to know them and their story closely, we also get deeper insights into that event or era. The particular event or era doesn't matter. My favorites include works ranging from stories about conflicts and crises to adventure and exploration to memoirs and sports. What really matters is great writing. I'm looking forward to talking about truly good historical writing, getting recommendations on some new titles to read, and suggesting a few as well.

A warm welcome Alan, from all of us in the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from Maine. Thank you for your nice introduction and sharing your interests in history. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

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 All,

So happy to have found this group! I have always loved History but after school it somehow got left behind. I am an Occupational Therapist in Illinois. Not that tech savvy but learning a lot about this newly found website and group everyday. Having grown up in India, I am currently hoping to learn a lot about US and World History. Looking forward to the book recommendations and discussions!!
I hope I am posting this comment in the right place..

Thank you,
Prajakta

A warm welcome Prajakta from all of us in the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from Illinois. Thank you for your very interesting introduction and sharing your interests. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the books you mention should look:

by Erik Larson

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 everyone! My name is Mark. I am new here and I want to take a moment to introduce myself. I live in Fairfax, VA; about 30 minutes outside of Washington, D.C.

I have always been interested in history. I have a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Maryland, College Park where I focused primarily on communism/post-communism in Eastern Europe. I also like to say I minored in history because of how many history courses I took to accompany my major. While I did take US history courses, most of the courses I took were in Eastern European history. Most of my US history background is in post-WWII.

I am joining this group because I want to expand my knowledge of US history from the late 19th century through WWII. I took a course or two in college covering this period, but they were a very brief overview of the period. I am hoping for book recommendations to get me started. This is an enormous undertaking, so I plan to break the period down into 15-20 year increments starting with about 1900 through the end of WWI. I am interested in learning about economic, social, and political history as well as WWI.

Thanks!

Welcome Mark, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from Fairfax, Virginia. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your current interests in history.

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

Europe - European History
The First World War
The Second World War

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 books you mention should look:

by Rick Atkinson

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

Welcome to the History Club, Mark!. As Lorna remarked, there are lots of areas here that will interest you. Enjoy!
Regards,
Andrea

Hello everyone. My name is Bob. I’m a retired political science professor who taught courses on international politics and U.S. national security policy. Now that I don’t have to keep up with the professional literature in my field, I look forward to reading more widely. I’m particularly interested in U.S. and European political and cultural history.

Welcome Bob, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your varied interests in history. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

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

American History
Europe - European History
Philosophy and Politics

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 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

Hi, everyone. I'm Don and I look forward to hearing and learning from members of this group. Like most people, my interests change over the years. As a teenager, I was really interested in the US Civil War. I got busy with school and life and work and could not read as much as I liked. But, starting in the 90s, I got back into the Civil War, though my emphasis was on the politics of the era -- from the various pressure groups and political parties that appeared, to the southern religious justification for slavery. Great, great stuff to learn and see how it impacts today's views.
Recently I am spending more time on classical Greece. I have been reading Homer and the tragedies for a few years and they intersect with the history of the time. I'm watching a Great Courses video about the Peloponnesian war. I am also reading a 2018 bio of Alcibiades, who was the donald trump of that time. The book is Nemesis: Alcibiades and the Fall of Athens by David Stuttard.

At the same time, I'm reading about the U2 flights at the end of the Eisenhower era. The book is Mayday: Eisenhower, Khrushchev, and the U-2 Affair by Michael R. Beschloss.

Welcome Don, thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your varied interests in history. We are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club. We look forward to your participation in our book discussions.

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

American Civil War
American History
Europe - European History
Ancient History
Medieval History

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the books you mentioned should look:

by David Stuttard (no photo)
by Michael R. Beschloss

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

Welcome, Don, a lot of us Americans grew up reading about the American Civil War and Abraham Lincoln just like you! You’ve come to the right club for those interests! Enjoy!
Regards,
Andrea

A warm welcome Johnny, from all of us in the History Book Club from Dallas, Texas. We are happy that you have joined us. Thank you for your nice introduction and sharing your interests. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. 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 the books you mention should look:

by Erik Larson

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