The History Book Club discussion

Welcome, Rosie. Glad you're here.

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

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by Neil Oliver

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Hm...! I'm not so sure if I have introduced myself or not here in this thread. Anyway,my name is Muhammad Hilmi bin Mohd Isa. I'm from Malaysia. I feel glad to be a member of this group. Like everyone here,history is my favourite subject. By joining this group,it's an eye-opening experience! There are lots of books which I've never found and read before. But,I'm looking forward to read most,if not all,books which been recommended in threads of this group.

Welcome Hilmi, we are glad to have you as a member. If you plan to read everything recommended on these threads you have a long list to tackle! You are not alone so please join in the conversation.

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by Jeffrey Toobin

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Alisa wrote: "Welcome Hilmi, we are glad to have you as a member. If you plan to read everything recommended on these threads you have a long list to tackle! You are not alone so please join in the conversatio..."

Thank you Alisa. Also,thanks for attaching additional information of this group.

Welcome Ashleigh and Hilmi to the History Club. We are a collection of folks from around the world, who appreciate history through books and discussion. Enjoy and participate as you wish.

Hello Ashleigh and Hilmi. Welcome to the group and we have a lot to offer.

Welcome Ashleigh and Hilm. This is the place for all things history and we hope you will browse the threads and join in....but most of all, enjoy!

Hi Ashleigh and Hilmi, welcome to the group.

Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.

Best wishes,

André

Welcome Ashleigh and Hilmi, this is a great place to explore the various aspects of history (such a vast topic).

Hi, My name is Jennifer. I have two children a girl and boy that I am homeschooling.
My husband is in the Army so we travel alot.
He is a big history buff but his favorite is all things Rome.

I like Science and thus usually read the biographies and histories that pertain to that.

Hello Jennifer, welcome, we are glad to have you as a member.

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

by Jeffrey Toobin

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Welcome Jennifer to the history club. It certainly seems like life is good. Thanks to your husband for his service!

Just yesterday I added a book to my list TBR that pertains to science, is a biography and is certainly historical "American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer".

by Kai Bird

So glad you found us Jennifer. I know you will find some great book recommendation/discussions here. Take some time to browse the threads and jump right in!!!!

Hi,

I am a former educator, consultant and techology specialist. I enjoy historty and have read a biography on most of the presidents. I am looking forward to the discussion of Wilson. I am sure the will be some positive and negative opinion of his life and time in office.

Jim

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

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by Jeffrey Toobin

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Welcome Jim to the global History Club. I'm glad you have joined and will enter the discussion.

Welcome Jennifer and Jim. If you like history, you're going to love it here.

Welcome Jennifer and Jim. Glad you found us.

So glad you joined us, Jim. This is the place for all things history. Take some time to look around the various topics.......and enjoy!!!!

Hi, My name is Laurie and I am a history buff and an avid reader, so this group looks like a natural fit for me. Medieval history and the American Civil War are two of my favorite time periods to study and read about.

Welcome Laurie, we are glad to have you as a member. With your interests you will fit right in so please explore the threads.

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

by Jeffrey Toobin

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Welcome, Laurie, to the place for all things history. We look forward to your participation in the book recommendations/discussions.

Welcome Laurie to the History Club. Have fun and participate.

Hi Laurie, I'm glad you joined. Take a look around and jump right in. We are here to help.

Hi Jennifer, Jim and Laurie, welcome to the group.

Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.

Best wishes,

André

Hi, my name is E.J. D'Agrosa and I am a passionate history enthusiast. I read about all aspects of history, but especially love ancient and medieval history (Greece, Rome, Byzantium, the Crusades). I am a self-proclaimed "autodidact"; I have a love of learning. I am interested in discussing history and related matters with like minded people. This seems to be a good place to start.:) I am currently reading a philosophy book; "Leisure: The Basis of Culture" by; Josef Pieper. It discusses how today in modern society we have lost the original meaning of leisure as our ancient and medieval fore-bearers knew it. Thus far very good, and I highly recommend it. Aside from history I read the Classics, Historical Fiction, and Fantasy. My all-time favorite author is J.R.R Tolkien.

Currently Reading:

Josef Pieper

Welcome EJ. Learning is great. I’m glad you joined the History Club.

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Josef Pieper

Tim Weiner

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Welcome to the group, EJ. I hope you find it rewarding.

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J.R.R. Tolkien

Hi E.J., welcome to the group and hope you enjoy the discussions. Please join in wherever you choose, there are many topic threads where books are discussed.

Hi E.J., welcome to the group.

Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.

Best wishes,

André

Welcome E.J........this is history central!! Please browse the threads and jump right in. Any questions????...just ask any of the moderators. We are glad you found us.

I joined this group some time ago but I am not sure I ever added an introduction. I am Barbara, an avid reader with a love of biographies and memoirs. I also enjoy historical fiction. I have discovered I love historical research. I lived for 38 years on the former British island of Antigua in the West Indies. I home schooled all 4 of our children - one now teaches in S. Korea and another graduated from Harvard (he has a doctorate in education and is involved in global studies). Our children had little exposure to TV and much exposure to books. When advising mothers new to home schooling I tell them," give them a life-long love of learning and books." I have enjoyed participating in the group discussions with this reading group.

Welcome Barbara, we are glad to have you as a member and glad that you have been participating in the discussions. Interaction among the group makes the community better for everyone.

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

by Jeffrey Toobin

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Hi, my name is Bruce Byrnes. I am an avid reader of history, especially naval history, military history and US history. I look forward to participating in the club.

Hello Bruce. Welcome, we are glad to have you as a member. With your interests you should find plenty here to discuss with other members. Please explore the threads and join in the discussion and recommendations.

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

by Jeffrey Toobin

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Welcome, Barbara. Glad you could join us.

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

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Robert A. Caro

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Glad you joined us Barbara and Bruce....it is a history lover's dream!! Take some time to browse the threads and join in the book recommendations/discussions. But be prepared to add many books to you TBR list!!!!!

Welcome Bruce

I am Janis Smith, I am 47 years old and live in Norfolk, UK with my amazing husband, and soul mate, Nicholas, and our deer-hound/lurcher, Pippin. I am absolutely passionate about history - all forms, all eras, all places. I am totally immersed in dark age reading at the moment! Really glad to find a group who are as into history as I am - sometimes think I am the only one! My only problem is there is never enough time to read all the books on my reading list! Other passions are house restoration, knitting, walking, cooking, gardening...not enough hours in the day.

Glad to be part of the group and look forward interacting with you all

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

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

by Jeffrey Toobin

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Hello, Alisa
Thank you very much
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Hi, my name is Joachim!

I've been interested in history all my life and always like to read about it.
I'm looking forward to intersting discussions and book recommendations.

Regards,

Joe

Welcome Joachim if you are interested in history you have come to the right place. We are glad to have you as a member.

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

by Jeffrey Toobin

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Welcome Janis and Joachim....this is the place for all things history. Please take some time to browse the threads and join in the book recommendations/discussions. Most importantly....enjoy!!!!

Thank you, Jill :)

Hi, I'm Sandra, and I live in Midlothian (Richmond), Virginia. I've always liked history (especially British), and I minored in historyin college. I'm doing the Middle East challenge here and hope to join in the and discussions here. As a former Army officer, I also like some military history.

Hello Sandra - another newbie like me :)

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

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

by Anthony Shadid
by John Milton Cooper Jr.

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Glad you could join us, Sandra. There is much to see here and we hope you will join in the discussions/book recommendations. Looking forward to your participation.