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[Maryline]

Hello everyone, my name is Maryline ("Marilyn" in English). I'm 21 years old and I'm from Belgium, where I study History at the University of Ghent, which probably already explains a lot about me wanting to join this group. I've been a huge bookworm since.. well, since I could read. I love love love historical fiction, but I really enjoy other genres too. Next to that I'm a vegetarian, tea-addict and cat lover... Nice to meet you!

[Alisa]

Hello Maryline, and welcome, we are glad to have you as a member. Here is a convenient list of focus areas for your browsing pleasure: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

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.

[Katy]

A warm welcome to Betsey and Maryline. Glad you could join us. I look forward to reading your posts.

[Bryan]

Hi Maryline, welcome. Look out for our historical fiction discussions. One will start pretty soon:

by Paul Scott

[Jill H.]

Glad to see you here, Maryline. I think you will find much to pique your interest in history......good book recomendations/discussions. Jump right in and if you have questions, ask any of the moderators.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Welcome Denise, Ben, Betsey and Maryline. You're sure to find many topics here that interest you.

[Alexis]

Hi. My name is Alexis. I am a recent law school graduate, and I am currently working as a research attorney for the Los Angeles Superior Court. I am an avid reader, and I enjoy learning about a variety of subjects. In college, I took overview courses on African-American History, World History, and Western Civilization, among others. In law school, I developed an interest in legal history. Lately, I have been particularly interested in learning about Henry II's development of the jury system. I look forward to the discussions. It looks like a great group!

[Wes]

Hello,
My name is Wes. I am a project manager who always wanted to read more but rarely found time until I discovered audiobooks a couple years ago, and now I try to read about a book every 2 weeks. Three subjects that fascinate me are history, psychology, and science. From what I gather I hope to gain insight to what history books are quality and what members have to say about them. In time I hope to give back the same. Thank you welcoming me.

[Lisa]

Hi all, I'm Lisa. Living in Adelaide, South Australia. l am brand new to goodreads and am excited to be here and to join this group! I am interested in all areas of historical fact and fiction. Particularly the evolution of society, religion, medicine, engineering and invention. I am looking forward to reading your reviews and recommendations and participating in discussions. thanks.

[Lisa]

Thanks Christopher. I appreciate your guidance. looking forward to spending some time here.

[Anastasia]

Hello, All!

I'm Anastasia, I live in Texas, and I'm happy to be here. I love history, ancient, medieval, American, both historical fiction and nonfiction. This group has so many interesting discussions; I'm looking forward to enjoying them and to learning.

[Nicholas]

Hello, my name is Nick and I have a deep love for History. I am a director for a STEM education program for the DoD. I hold a MBA and a BA in History and Sociology. This the first group I have ever joined so I am looking forward to the experience. My tastes are very eclectic and I enjoy any History book as long as it is well written. I spent twenty years in the U.S. Navy and during that I read the entire works of Will and Ariel Durant. I owe them a debt of gratitude for changing my life. I look forward to reading everyone's comments and reccomendations.

[[deleted user]]

Bentley wrote: "This is a thread where you can introduce yourself to the group. This is one of our rules and guidelines.

Please introduce yourself here so we can welcome you. Tell us a little bit about yoursel..."

Hello, I have just joined the group. I have always been interested in all kinds of history, less so political issues and more culture and lifestyles. I love to learn about how things were and how things have changed. I like reading historical fiction but am happy reading pretty much anything. I am a very big bookworm!

[Jill H.]

Welcome Kevin. Thank you for your service to our country. We have several good American history threads to get you started. Try this one.
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 Barbara W. Tuchman

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. Questions?.....ask any of the moderators.

[Jill H.]

Welcome Anastasia. We are glad you joined us. You might want to get started by visiting a link of one of your favorite history eras:
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 Barbara W. Tuchman

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. Questions?.....ask any of the moderators.

[Jill H.]

Welcome Nick. You have just joined the history lovers' paradise!! Thank you for your service to our country. Please browse the threads and find some area that interest an eclectic reader.

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 or authors you mention should look:

by Will Durant


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 .We look forward to your participation.

[Jill H.]

Welcome to the club, Jacqui......we are glad you joined us. Please browse the threads and you will find many subjects that will interest 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 or authors you mention should look:

by Barbara W. Tuchman

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 .We look forward to your participation.

[Bryan]

Welcome everyone. Glad you found us here.

@Alexis: cool job.

@Wes: Audio books are great; I wish I listened to them more.

@Lori: you do have a chair here. Sit down and even just post a book recommendation. It is a good start.

@Lisa: history of science is a growing field.

@Kevin: thank you for your service. It must have been something to serve on the Constitution. Amazing. I think Coast Guard cadets take a tour on a old ship.

@Anastasia: we are staring a historical fiction discussion soon, so stay tuned.

@Nick: thank you for your service as well. I would love to hear more about your program.

@Jacqui: welcome to you and jump in.

[Anne]

Hi everyone!
I'm a professor at the University of Maryland, where I teach writing online to military personnel all over the world. I live in Key West, Florida; Orting, Washington; and Wilmington, NC. I joined the group because of the intelligence level :)

[Bryan]

Welcome, Anne. You live in some great cities. Key West is very cool place.

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.

[Sharon]

Hi Guys, My name is Sharon. I'm in my 40's and have always been a book worm! I have been interested in history since childhood but I now have a passion for ancient history mostly Roman. Although I love books and will read anything. Am looking forward to getting to know the folk in the group.

[Katy]

Welcome, Sharon. Glad you could join us.

Always happy to have another bookworm in the group. We have an active folder on ancient history with threads on Roman history too. You might check this out:

Ancient History

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 how books you mention should look:

by Louis Menand

More Information

Orientation – How to Get Started

Guidelines

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

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Welcome to the group, Sharon. I'm glad to meet another ancient history buff. We have a general ancient history section here - 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 Colleen McCullough

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...

If you have any questions, ask any of the moderators.

[Katy]

Welcome to all the new members. A warm welcome and friendly hello to Alexis, Wes, Lori, Lisa, Kevin, Anastasia, Nick, Jacqui, and Anne.

I look forward to reading your comments.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

I see a veritable flood of new members! Welcome Alexsia, Wes, Lori, Lisa, Kevin, Anastasia, Nick, Jacqui and Anne. Hope you enjoy it here.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Looks like you won the welcoming race, Kathy. Congrats!

[Bryan]

Welcome Sharon. Jump into the new discussion that will start for

by Colleen McCullough

[Katy]

Vicki wrote: "Looks like you won the welcoming race, Kathy. Congrats!"

:) We are all winners here.

[[deleted user]]

Hi guys. My name is Jasmine. I'm 20 and I'm from Italy. I enjoy books about Middle Eastern, North African, Greek and Italian history. Especially ancient history. I'm also fond of biographies.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Jasmine. Glad you could join us.

Take a look at our topics on Middle East:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Greece:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4...

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...

Enjoy!

[John]

Bryan wrote: "Welcome, Jasmine. Glad you could join us.

Take a look at our topics on Middle East:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Greece:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/4..."

Bryan wrote: "Welcome, Jasmine. Glad you could join us.

Take a look at our topics on Middle East:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...


Hi, I'm John, an active community pharmacist and history buff. I have my home in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul in the USA. I have been a member of WW2 and Civil War Roundtables. I have visited many Civil War battlefields, in fact I have visited Gettysburg many times.

I focus my reading on WW2 and the American Civil War. I enjoy personal accounts of veterans war experiences, but recently, I have focused on discovering the strategy of major decision makers.


I am also an active fiction reader, my average in 2 fiction books to one non-fiction volume.

My latest reading has focused on Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy and I was able to obtain 2 out of print books, one actually written by the author. I have just finished I Was There and Witness to Power arrived a few days ago. Interesting reading and insight abound filling in a multitude of details.

[Bryan]

Great introduction, John. WW2 and the U.S. Civil War are fascinating, so rich in history.

We are doing a book right now on WW2 if you want to join. Also, here are the WW2 and Civil War topics:

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

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 Fleet Admirial William D. Leahy (no photo)

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.

[John]

Appreciate the links which will keep me appraised. I have a continuing focus right now and will be able to join in on the discussion in a short time frame.

[Kenny]

My name is Ken Miller and I'm twice retired; once from the United States Air Force and second from private university teaching and administration. I have a PhD in Business Aministration and Health Care Administration. I have also done graduate level studies in Americn history, specifically in Spanish Borderlands history and the cultural clashes between Native Americans and Europeans.
I joined this group because I enjoy learning with others.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Ken. Thank you for your service.

We have a Native American 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 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.

[Katy]

Welcome Jasmine, John, and Ken. Glad to have you as are newest members. Browse through our threads and find the ones that interest you; I look forward to reading your comments.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

A big welcome to Jasmine, John, and Ken. I hope you'll be able to join in on some of the book discussions.

[Robert]

John wrote: "Hi, I'm John, an active community pharmacist and history buff. I have my home in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St Paul in the USA. I have been a member of WW2 and Civil War Roundtables. I h..."

Welcome, John. It is nice to have yet another reader who shares a special interest in WWII.

[John]

Bryan wrote: "Great introduction, John. WW2 and the U.S. Civil War are fascinating, so rich in history.

We are doing a book right now on WW2 if you want to join. Also, here are the WW2 and Civil War topics:

..."
I attempted to adjust my original post and was partially successful, there is a detail I believe I missed concerning the reposting button?

[Jill H.]

I'm glad you all found our Introduction thread, Jasmine, John, Ken, Sharon, Alexis and Sharon, and shared a little bit about yourself with the rest of the members. You will find so much good history "stuff" here and meet a lot of nice people. If you have any questions, please ask any of the moderators.

[[deleted user]]

Hi, I'm Mike. I live on the Jersey Shore in the US. I studied history in school but now work as an engineer using that degree. In school I mostly studied modern European history (more or less from the French Revolution through WW2). Since then I've read more on that topic but have also broadened my reading to include a lot of Latin American history, some Medieval history and a little bit on the Middle East.

[Cindy]

Hi, my name is Cindy. I am from St.Lucia in the Caribbean but I live on the Turks and Caicos Islands. I am a former high school history teacher. I have always loved stories, old news papers and photos. Thanks for having me. Hope I can keep up.

[Jill H.]

Glad you joined us Mike. Let me get you started with a link to European history.

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 William L. Shirer

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 join in the discussions and if you have any questions, ask the moderators.

[Jill H.]

Hi Cindy, so glad you joined us here at "history central". Please browse the threads and join in the book recommendations/discussions.

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 William L. Shirer

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.........

If you have questions, ask any of the moderators......and enjoy!!

[Bryan]

Hi Mike and Cindy. Welcome.

[Meryl]

Hi! I am Meryl from India, Asia. I come from a country of vast cultural heritage and history, History fascinated me in high school. My teacher was simply amazing and her style of teaching invited me to feast on the intrigue and beauty of history.

Historical fiction has always been my favourite genre. I aim to read more and gain greater understanding on World History. Apart from that, I enjoy reading Indian and medieval history. Currently reading David McCullough's '1776' which is an account of the American fight for Independence under Gen George Washington.

I am more than excited to join this group and glad that you are doing a project on India. I hope to gain a lot of knowledge and exposure.

Besides that I guess I need a lot of help in finding good books:) I look forward to more interaction, discussions and reading. Cheers :)

[Taylor]

Hello everyone! I am Taylor, from Ohio (USA). I am a librarian at a local public library and I am also in college studying Forensic Psychology. I'm very interested in history (it's always been one of my favorite subjects) and I plan on returning to school to get a bachelors degree in history.
I'm excited about this group and hope to learn new and interesting things!

[Katy]

Welcome, Meryl from India. Glad you could join us.

We actually have a historical fiction read coming up September 16th that is set in India. You might be interested in joining us. Check it out here: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...

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 how the book you mentioned should look:

by David McCullough

More Information

Orientation – How to Get Started

Guidelines

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

[Katy]

Welcome, Taylor from Ohio. Glad you could join us.

I love my local librarian, she is such a part of our small community. And how fun to be in college too - I always love learning new things.

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 how books you mention should look:

by Louis Menand

More Information

Orientation – How to Get Started

Guidelines

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

[Narayanan]

Hi! I'm Narayanan from Chennai, South India. I'm basically a Realtor working in a Real Estate organisation here. I'm a graduate in English. I love history...it's a pleasure to join this group....and eager to learn interesting things....