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[Jill H.]

A warm welcome Ezhil. Very good job on the citation but one small change (adding the word "by") will make it perfect. See my example below.

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 Rachel Maddow

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......

Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......

Please browse the threads and join in the discussions/book recommendations........enjoy!

[Robert]

Hallo all! My name is Robert Carter. I am an avid reader and a serial enthusiast. Particular interests are naval and military history through the ages. Currently reading about the Royal Flying Corps and WW1.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Robert. We have a number of military history topics going on, so I hope you enjoy.

Just a couple:
Naval History:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...
WWI:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

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.

This is how a book should look:

by Robert A. Caro

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

[Steven]

Hello, I recently joined the group and hope to share some of my historical interests with all of you. Grew up outside of Philadelphia near Valley Forge and was lucky anough to travel many of the historical sites in this area as well as trips to DC. Have a strong military tradition in both my family as well as my wife's. Hope to get to know many of you in the near future

[Bryan]

I want to send a warm welcome to Malissa, Ulric, Connie L., Mike, Juhi, and Ezhil.

Juhi: we have a India topic:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

Ezhil, check out our Vietnam War topic:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Mike: thank you for your service.

Ulric: Germany does have a rich history.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Steven. You lived in a great area for history, no doubt. I hope to visit Valley Forge one day. We are reading a book on Washington right now. Just started today:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

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.

This is how a book should look:

by Logan Beirne

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

[Robert]

Robert wrote: "Hallo all! My name is Robert Carter. I am an avid reader and a serial enthusiast. Particular interests are naval and military history through the ages. Currently reading about the Royal Flying ..."

Hi, Robert. It's always good to have another Robert, and always good to have another reader with an interest in WWII.

[Robert]

Steven wrote: "Hello, I recently joined the group and hope to share some of my historical interests with all of you. Grew up outside of Philadelphia near Valley Forge and was lucky anough to travel many of the ..."

Steven, military families hold a place of honor with me. Welcome to our group and I look forward to learning more about you and what you read.

[Alisa]

Hello Ezhil, Robert, and Steven. Good to have all of you with us, and hope you explore the threads and join in discussions of interest.

[Jennifer]

Hello!

My name is Jennifer Nelson and I found this group through one of my friends on Goodreads, J.G. I live in California, am married to an attorney, love music and am a pianist, and absolutely love to read.

I have always loved history; probably inherited from my history-loving father. I guess one proof of my interest in history is my completion of a rather large reading project: reading a biography about each of the US presidents. I just finished that up in June and it was a very rewarding project. My next project is a list of biographies of 20 famous scientists and am currently reading about Johannes Kepler.

I could probably read about any historical subject if written well, but my favorite eras are: World War I and II, American Civil War, early 1900s American history, and European Middle Ages. I love reading about American history (of course - I'm an American); German, Russian, Scottish, Irish, Welsh (well anything European really) history, and have found recently a growing interest in Chinese and Japanese history.

I think the people of history are what fascinate me most, rather than specific events. I love exploring and understanding other cultures and how people thought in different eras of time. It's fascinating to see the similarities and the differences. I love finding out what shaped and molded different notable figures. So, reading history through a biographical lens is probably my favorite way of digesting it.

Thanks for letting me into this group and I look forward to interacting with everyone here.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Jennifer. You are in a elite group of reading about every president. I'm not in that one, though, lol. Got to Polk, though.

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.

This is how a book should look:

by Robert A. Caro

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

[Alisa]

Jennifer, thank you for a terrific introduction. We all come to our love of history in a different way. Thank you for shring your path and interests.

If you have not already, you might check out these threads:
American History: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...
The First World War: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...
Second World War: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

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 Joseph E. Persico

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Thanks and glad you joined us.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Welcome Ezhil, Robert, Steven and Jennifer. I hope you can join in on some of the book discussions that go on here.

[Joe]

Hello all. I am Joe and apparently I have been delinquent in introducing myself. I live in Michigan and run a 3rd-generation commercial real estate investment company. I received BA economics from Northwestern but, sadly, didn't catch the history bug until later. Missed opportunity. Did MS at Columbia Grad School or Arch., Planning & Preservation. Reading Robert Caro's The Power Broker in NYC turned me on to great biography. I also Fell in love with work of Frank Lloyd Wright and have read about all there is by and about him (including a recent spate of good novels).

My real passion is 20th century European history. Just finished The Last Lion, Vol. III and am confirmed Churchill-phile. Just started Rise and Fall of the Third Reich after years of delay.

I also stumbled on a great paring this summer: River of Doubt followed by McCullogh's bio on TR's early life, Mornings on Horseback. Maybe I should have read them in the other order, but they really illuminated each other.

[Paul]

Hi,

New to the group - A lot of my reading is history and has been since my young days - no idea where the interest came from and never sure what will grab me. Only wish I had more time. Going to read the history of English over vacation. A lighter book I think.

Paul

[Lily]

welcome, Paul. A nice place for historical readers to hang out amd chat. What span of history interests you the most?

I. like the revolutionary peroid of America and the early years of the nation.

This group is fun as there is a broad range of interests, something for everyone.

[Paul]

Revolutionary period is one of my favorites. And Civil war. Both Roosevelt era's

But also a long history of bios - artists from all worlds when I was younger.

[Albert]

Hello one and all. My name is Albert and I love history so much I took the pain in my junior year of AP US History and I got so crazy, heck, I started likin' the pain.

I was born in the Golden State and I have a deep passion for history that burns brighter, hotter, and stronger than the sun. Teach me anything about history; I will learn it. I love the history channel and going on their website. History is one of those things that tie people together and illustrate the fact that we all have a common history that can never be changed. That is, if you don't move to another country! I love America and history is my game!

Thank you one and all and may we all have fun discussions and stuff!

[Albert]

Hello everyone. Albert here again and I wanted to point out that I have an even deeper passion for the history of sports! I play sports every day, especially basketball and running and it would be so cool if I could find a buddy that I read about sports and talk with. This website is groovy.

[Craig]

Welcome Albert,

Welcome to this board! I guess by your intro I help inflict pain since I do teach APUSH for a living. As you've probably heard before "no pain, no gain" so I'm happy to hear that your APUSH teacher may have helped instill a love of history in you!

[Bryan]

Welcome, Albert. I had a lousy AP History teacher; I wish it was a better experience, but it did not phase me and love the field of political history.

Check out our sports history topic:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

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.

This is how a book should look:

by Jerome Charyn

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Joe, you list some great books. Let us know if you have questions and enjoy!

And welcome to the club, Paul. Glad you found us. I loved history since I was a kid, too.

[Alisa]

Welcome Albert, Paul, and Joe. So many topics here to explore, am sure you will each find discussions and recommendations that pique your interest.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Welcome Joe, Paul and Albert. There's something for everyone here, so be sure to look around.

[Hans]

Hello, I am Hans from the Netherlands although I actual live in Germany. All my live I was interested in history. I am retired now and so I have time to study and read more about history. I actually study history on the Dutch Open University. I participate in a reading group about history. See also my post in the thread: History of were you live: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/6...

[Alisa]

Hello Hans, welcome to the group. We are glad to have you as a member.

I left you a note on the history of where you live thread about our book and author citation format, and the mechanics of the board link below will be a good resource for you.

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 Joseph E. Persico

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Thanks and glad you joined us.

[Eugene]

Hi, my name is Gene. I'm an aircraft mechanic in the USAF, currently stationed in England. I love a good story, preferably one that's true and well told. History tends to provide that for me. I don't typically stick to any one topic, and I pretty much transition from book to book at random. Just recently got orders to Korea...so I just started a book called Escape From Camp 14 and just happens to be the second book I will have read on the kindle. I like it but recently lost all my notes and highlights after an update. So I might have to stick to hard copies for certain reads. Whatevs!

[Sarah Renae]

Hello, my name is Sarah. I'm from the US and haven't been much of a fan of history most of my life. I think it might have been because how it is taught, so I'm going to give it a second chance. I hope to find books that make if more interesting for me. :)

[Jill H.]

Welcome to all our new members:

Joe:....I am also a great fan of Churchill as are many others in the club.
Paul....Hope you get a chance to read a while on your vacation
Albert....Welcome from another sports fan
Hans....congratulations for keeping busy after retirement.

You will find many topics to keep you busy. Please jump right into the discussions/book recommendations. Most of all.....enjoy!!!

[Jill H.]

A warm welcome, Gene and thank you for your service to our country. I hope you have time to get in some reading since I know you are very busy.

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 the book you mentioned should look:

by Blaine Harden (no photo)

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......

Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......

and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......

Thanks and glad you joined us.

[Katy]

A warm welcome to all our new members in the past couple of days. I'm excited to see all of your comments and insights on history. Welcome to Ezhil, Robert, Steven, Jennifer, Joe, Paul, Albert, Hans, Gene, & Sarah.

[Van]

Hello, I've always been interested in history. I enjoy the education which I get from studying the past and about the past.

[Sean]

I live in Fenton MI. I am semi retired as I work on a Historic Steam RR part time. I have coached Hockey for many years and consider myself a American Civil War buff. I also enjoy American History other then the Civil War.

[Rebecca]

Hi, My name is Rebecca and I live in the US. I love History. I really like to read about the personal experience. I enjoy books that include letters written between friends and family. I love US history as well as European. I joined this group to keep me up to date on any good books that I haven't heard about or read yet.

[Bryan]

Hello Hans. Germany must be lovely, thanks for joining.

Gene: thanks for your service. Sorry to hear about the Kindle update. I love mine; it is an older model but we have a topic on it:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...

Sarah: I think you came to a good place to learn to love history. Don't be overwhelmed. Just browse our topics and see if you find a book you like. Also, ask any of us for a recommendation at:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Van: A warm welcome to you. I hope you find something rewarding for you here.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Kain. Glad you could join us. We have some Ancient History topics:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...
On Rome:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

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.

This is how a book should look:

by Robert A. Caro

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[Bryan]

Welcome, Sean. You found a good spot to talk the American Civil War. Here is our topic:

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

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.

This is how a book should look:

by James M. McPherson

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

[Bryan]

Hi Rebecca. Personal histories are a great way to see an event from a different perspective, no doubt.

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.

This is how a book should look:
by William Raymond Manchester

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

[Alisa]

Hello Gene, Sarah, Sean, Kain, and Rebecca! There are so many topics to explore here it can be hard to know where to start. Just jump in anywhere that raises your curiosity and interest, and join in the discussions and book recommendations.

[Katy]

A warm welcome to Van, Kain, Sean, and Rebecca. You've found the right place for history. All the threads remain open, so please feel free to comment on whatever piques your interest. I look forward to reading your comments.

[Jill H.]

Van wrote: "Hello, I've always been interested in history. I enjoy the education which I get from studying the past and about the past."


A warm welcome Van......as you noted, we certainly do learn a lot from history.

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.

This is how a book should look:

by Mark Twain

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......

If you have any questions, ask any of the moderators and please join in the book discussions/recommendations.

[Alisa]

Welcome Van, glad you found the group and decided to join. Hope you enjoy the discussions and book recommendations found here!

[[deleted user]]

Hi,

My name is Richrd Brawer. I live in NJ. One of my favorite pastimes is searching out local history. I like to read history books about the Revolution and from the post Civil War to the 1930s.

I live in a very historic area of NJ. Two towns to the north of me is Shrewsbury. A section of the town called the four corners is on the national Historic Register. The historical section includes a Christ Church congregation founded in 1702, their current building constructed in 1732; a Presbyterian congregation also founded in 1702, the current building constructed in 1800 because the original one burned; and a Society of Friends (commonly known as Quakers) meeting founded in the 1660s, their current meeting house was constructed in 1816, again because the original one burned.

The street on which the churches were built was a trail the Lenni Lenape native Americans used to go to the Jersey shore in the summer where they fished and clammed. It was later turned into a street named the Burlington Path and was one of the routes the British followed when they retreated from the revolutionary Battle of Monmouth in 1778.

The Battle of Monmouth battlefield is 25 minutes northwest of me.

To the south east is Long Branch. Every president from Grant to Wilson summered in Long Branch.

Grant’s “summer white house” is now part of Stella Maris Retreat for nuns. If you look at the center section carefully, blocking out the additions you can visualize the old house.

All the presidents that visited Long Branch worshiped at The St. James Chapel built in the 1860s. The Long branch historical society has almost finished restoring it to it’s original form.

President Garfield was taken from the railroad station to Franklyn cottage, blocks away from The church. He died there and there is a monument designating the spot.

Meyer Guggenheim built a house in Long Branch in 1905 which is now the library for Monmouth university. The university restored the façade to its regal splendor in the time it was built. Many rooms inside are also original.

I recently finished The Fort by Bernard Cornwell which was a true historical account of a 1779 battle off Penobscot Bay which was Mass. back then but is Maine today.

I thought the book was wonderful, but it left me wondering how we ever won the war based on the ineptitude of the colonialists.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Richard. New Jersey is indeed filled with history. I have a friend who ran the library at Long Branch.

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 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.

This is how the book you've mentioned should look:

by Bernard Cornwell

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

[Jill H.]

Richard, you are surrounded by history!!!! We welcome you to our group of history buffs and hope that you find much here to further pique your interest. Enjoy!

[Alisa]

Welcome Richard, glad to have you with us, and hope you enjoy the discussions here.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Welcome Hans, Gene, Sarah, Van, Kain, Sean, Rebecca and Richard. It's great to see so many people interested in history.

[Nabil]

Hello everybody, I'm Nabil a history lover who love to know as much as I can about history aspects. Meanwhile I like to read about real history not a fake ones which are published ruin civilization more than enlighten about them. I'm happy to find your group and hope that I can find what I'm seeking.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Nabil. It seems easier today to re-write a history for your own benefit. I'm glad you appreciate well-balanced history.

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.

This is how a book should look:

by Robert A. Caro

More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

[Alisa]

Nabil, there are many topics here to discover and I hope you explore and participate in the discussions. Glad to have you here.