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Hi! My name is Carolyn. I am 56 years old and have been in love with History for most of my life. I am an RN and I enjoy reading about the history of Nursing and Nurses. I enjoyed, "We band of Angels", by Elizabeth Norman and "And If I Perish", by Evelyn Monahan and Rosemary Neidel-Greenlee. I am presently reading "The Girls of Atomic City", by Denise Kiernan.
Welcome Rhonda & Pallav. I am sure you will find many topics that interest you in the threads here.
Welcome, Arnold, Christopher, & Joel. Glad you could join us.I am sure if you look through the threads you will find many topics that will interest you.
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Welcome, Carolyn. Glad you could join us.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 Elizabeth M. Norman (no photo)
by Evelyn M. Monahan (no photo)
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Denise KiernanMore information:
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OK, I read the stuff on how to add a book, and I also enjoyed reading these:Tutankhamen Notes On NursingOh well, I may improve with practice!
Carolyn wrote: "OK, I read the stuff on how to add a book, and I also enjoyed reading these:Tutankhamen Notes On Nursing"Good start Carolyn on the citations. When you find the book in the "add book/author" link at the bottom there is an option to do a link or the book cover. Choose cover and then use the author tab to add the author.
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Howard Carter(no image) Notes On Nursing by Florence Nightengale (no photo)
Hello, I'm Hannah, an 18-year old college student from Charlotte, NC. I am interested in American History, preferably anything from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War. Thomas Jefferson is, and will probably always be, my absolute favorite historical figure, and the majority of books I own are on him (and my collection is small, but it is growing yet). I look forward to reading even more history books and making new friends!
Hello. My name is Bill. I'm a lifelong history reader, with my main topics of interest being US history through the Civil War and the Eastern Front in WW2. Since we're in the middle of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the 150th for the Civil War I've been primarily focused on those two areas during the last year or so.
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You might be interested in our CIvil War folder: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...
As well as our thread on the War of 1812, Bill: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
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Hi my name is Pam and I teach composition at Bergen Community College in northern New Jersey. I'm interested in (and wrote my dissertation at the University of Arizona in 1994) resistance memoirs. So my favorite topics are about the history of political resistance, what people say about their resistance, and what historians say about resistance. Thanks!
Glad to be in the group.I'm a former journalist from the US who had become an avid reader of history. What started as curiosity has become a desire to fill in the many gaps in my knowledge. It seems that whenever I read a history book, it yields at least seven or eight new curiosities about surrounding countries or adjacent time periods.
When I read A History of Venice, I found myself curious about Croatia, since they seemed like Venice's Mexico (superpower supply state); the unification of Italy; Florence and the Medici; the hypocrisy of the Papacy; and Palermo under Charles d'Anjou; among others.
I've recently read histories of the 1990s Serbian War; Shanghai from 1800; the whole of China's history; Stalin's Russia; Russian espionage on the West; Russian espionage in Hitler's Germany; and currently, Kim Philby's Russian years.
Looking forward to what you're interested in.
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although nothing specific on the French resistance (the only one that comes to mind).
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:
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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 Anthony Cave Brown (no photo)More information:
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If I can add books, here are a few of my most recent history book:The Sword & the Shield: The Mitrokhin Archive & the Secret History of the KGB
Can I add only one at a time?
Hello everyone! I am Lynette, Glad to be in the group. I am from China and works in financial area. My interest is used to be Ancient Chinese history, now, it turns to history of Western countries. I starts with financial histories, which I am more familiar with. Later, I would like to read more books about social history. Thanks.
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So enjoy and welcome.
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Hi Bentley, I am glad you enjoy visiting China. I am from Sichuan, located in Southwestern China. I can see this board is well organized and have many interesting topics here. I will also be glad to contribute. thanks.
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Many welcomes from all of us.
从我们的许多欢迎
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Excited to be on this site with like minded people. That is to say people who enjoy and like history as much as I do. The past has always interested me as a way to understand the here and now. Am primarily interested in political history but am fascinated by most historical topics. It is appalling to know that schools no longer give history the importance they used in their curriculums. I am a native New Yorker and like to chronicle alot of what transpires here, through notes, pictures and film as I believe it is all history in the making.
A very warm welcome to Hannah, Bill, Pam, David, Lynette, & Elissa. I am glad to have you all here and look forward to your insights on history.
Hello everyone! My name is Miguel Aragon. I work for a non profit in the IT department. I like philosophy and history and found out that they have helped me to understand better the events of the world. I look forward to learn from the insights of the members of this group.
Hi all, it seems I am required to write a brief message introducing myself. My name is Frank, and not too astonishing for someone part of GR and this group, I enjoy reading and history. Whereas I am pretty general in my history interests, I have a weak spot for European history between CE 600 and CE 1400 -- commonly but unjustified known as the dark ages.
Hi everybody. My name is John Stephens - 'Sean' with friends and family. I am a committed Goodreads browser and enjoy reading and discussing History.Briefly, I am Founder and Artistic Director for Theatre Gael, a twenty-five-year- old theatre company committed to the preservation and production of the cultural heritage of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Celtic America in Atlanta, GA. Also WORLDSONG, an arts in education outreach program that focuses on literacy, creative expression and human rights. I am an actor, teacher, playwright, occasional crank and published poet.
I believe we are, through our shared human nature, storytellers longing for a good story. History offers us some roaring good tales. Eugene O'Neill, an Irish-American playwright and fine storyteller reminds us - “There is no present or future-only the past, happening over and over again-now.” So, while the past happens to me once again, I will enjoy the story.
I look forward to the History Book Club.
Best, Sean
Hi every one ,My name is Nour ,I come from Syria. I studied English literature & I got a diploma in travel & tourism. I work in a travel agency . I love reading especially biography ,European history, Amercian civil wars, & Soviet Union.. It's a pleasure for me to be in this group ..
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Hello, my name is Ismail, I live in Morocco, I am a 20 years old biology student and I enjoy reading of any kind, as long as it contains some knowledge within it.I enjoy reading history alot, not in a way of mere enjoyment of reading, but more like a joy of pure gain of knowledge.
I believe history gives us a better understanding about ourselfs, considering the human being has probably gone through every possible situation in the past, it is the self consciousness of humanity, and the enlightenment of the future, only a fool would abandon the opportunity of learning this much knowledge, and I tend not to be one.
I am delighted to be part of this club, and I am looking forward to discuss some of the fascinating topics that are recommended.
Hello, my name is Kristina Carolin. I am sixteen, from Germany, but I have lived in Dubai for the past four years. Next year I will be going to Andover for school, and at the moment I am partaking in a government course at Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut. My first real interest in history came about during 8th grade- with the help of a brilliant teacher, I ended up with a 104% in the class, and an intense love for studying the past... the mistakes and the victories of others... and being able to learn from the experiences of others. Thank you for allowing me to join this group, I cannot wait to discuss some fantastic literature!
Hi, I'm John Noonan, in Grand Rapids MI. I' an old codger interested in Great Lakes (1860 - 1950), industrial history (1860 - 1925) MI history and railroad history. ,
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John, you might be interested in our travel folder: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
And Kristina, you might be interested in our military history folder:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...
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I live in Connecticut and teach 5th grade in NYC. I love history, but have trouble finding the time to read about it. I hope this group will inspire me to read more!
A warm welcome to Miguel, Frank, Sean, Nour, Ismail, Kristina, & John. How nice to see so many new members excited about history. Browse through the threads and folders. I am sure there are several topics that will interest you. Welcome aboard, all.
Welcome, Meg. Glad you could join us.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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Kristina wrote: "Hello, my name is Kristina Carolin. I am sixteen, from Germany, but I have lived in Dubai for the past four years. Next year I will be going to Andover for school, and at the moment I am partaking ..."Welcome to our group, Kristina. Your introductory statement demonstrates that you have excellent writing skills, all too rare in a 16-year-old. Your "intense love" for study of the past will always stand you in good stead.
John wrote: "Hi, I'm John Noonan, in Grand Rapids MI. I' an old codger interested in Great Lakes (1860 - 1950), industrial history (1860 - 1925) MI history and railroad history. ,"
John, welcome to our group and greetings from Illinois. It's always nice to have another member who shares an interest in military history. And so far as railroad history is concerned, I've lived much of my life within a few miles of the Illinois Central Railroad, and still find it disconcerting to see "Canadian National" on the box cars today.
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Hi , my name is Riham ,student at the faculty of engineering , I love reading sooooo much especially English literature and historic books .I want to read about the History of the Arabs and Berbers & history of wars .
I believe that if we know our fantastic history we will make our future fantastic too .
Welcome Donya & Riham. Glad you found us! This is a wonderful & helpful group for those interested in history. Look around, I am sure you will find some topics that interest you. And don't be shy, I'd love to read your comments.
A warm welcome to all the new members who joined us here on the Introduction thread while I was on vacation. I know you will find that this group is the place for the history lover. Lots of good book recommendations, discussions, and group reads for everyone. If you have any questions, ask any of the moderators.....we are here to help.
Hello, I have been an avid reader all my life but just recently began reading history. Fantasy has always been more my cup of tea.Recently I decided that either my education had failed me or I had failed myself when it came to history so I decided to educate myself. I figured I would start off at home and so I am tackling U.S. history first.
So far I have read The Glorious Cause (Robert Middlekauff), 1776 (David McCullough), Founding Brothers (Joseph Ellis), American Revolution a history ( Gordon Wood) and am currently tackling Empire of liberty by Gordon Wood.
I am absolutely loving the journey so far and am looking forward to learning and enjoying more of these amazing books.
Welcome Josh, you have come to the right place for the history buff. Join in the book discussions/recommendations and enjoy!!!
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The History Book Club
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Thanks Vicki, i will keep that in mind."
And please add any books you like about Indian history there. I'm sure there are others in the group who would be interested.