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[Jill H.]

A warm welcome to all the new members who responded so quickly to our invitation to introduce yourself....Naada, Saku, Meghan, Stephan, Yasmine, Dave, Greg, Liam, Michael, Mayor, Beth, Jeff, Nicolette, Juneau, Claire, and Kees-Jan. What a diverse group of history lovers!!!! Bryan gave you the links to the club guidelines but if you have further questions, please ask any of the moderators. Enjoy!!

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Welcome to all the newbies. History is such a large and diverse area of study, there's something for everyone.

[Japneet]

hi,i am japneet,a student,from India,...have always loved reading books....i find history very fascinating, it has always been my favorite subject, happy to talk about it!

[Bryan]

Welcome, Japneet. I'm happy that you decided to join us. Browse our topics and start talking.

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.

[Lazlo]

Hi All

My named is Lazlo Ferran. love history; I couldn't study history at school so perhaps that's one of the reasons I now have a passion for it. Early (High) Medieval is one of my specialies. I first started to learn a lot about this period when I researched my family tree. It took ten years but I eventually located my earliest known ancestor - a Knight (Chevalier) in Languedoc, France in 1240. From here I studied books about the Cathars and French nobility and monasteries so that I can now write with some authority on this place and time.

My other historic speciality is World War II and particular air-force history. I have always been passionate about old aircraft and have a great
store of knowledge on the subject.

I would love to hear from any of you.
Yours
Lazlo

[Jill H.]

Hi Lazlo.....what a great introduction!!!! Glad you joined us. Since you enjoy studying WWII, let me start you with this link here in the club.

https://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.

by William L. Shirer

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...

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

Please browse the threads and find topics that interest you. Questions?......ask any of the moderators.

[Jill H.]

Glad you joined us, Jadpeet. Lots of topics here that might catch your interest. Please browse the threads and join in the discussions.

[Bryan]

Welcome Lazlo, glad you joined us here.

[Moonlight]

I'm Moonlight. I have no particular area of interest in history so I guess I would say that I'm a generalist. I read history because I am curious as to why things are they way the are. I want to know who the people were who created, built or discovered such amazing things. Many members of my family are refugees. Reading history, not just from their own country, but that of other displaced people has helped me understand them better.

[James]

I'm Jim, primarily interested in American and European history, fiction and non-fiction (like David McCullough, Wolf Hall, Patrick O'Brian, Bernard Cornwell). Just interested in understanding how we got where we are.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Moonlight. 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.

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.

[Bryan]

Hello James. You came to the right place for 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 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 authors/books you've mentioned should look:

David McCullough

by Hilary Mantel

Patrick O'Brian

Bernard Cornwell

More information:
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[Jill H.]

Welcome Jim and Moonlight and thanks for responding so quickly to our invitation to introduce yourself. Please take a look at the threads and find something that catches your attention. There is plenty to see!!! Glad you joined us.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Welcome to Japneet, Lazlo, Moonlight and Jim. I know you're going to enjoy it here. Check out all the various topics we have, you're sure to find a few books you will want to read.

[Lance]

Hello. My name is Lance and I'm from West Virginia. I am a pharmacist by profession and up until my 40's a fiction junkie (particularly horror and Florida mysteries). A presidential badge collection that my parents gave me (which I have continued) and my son who moved from SpongeBob directly to the History Channel has fueled my interest in reading history. I have read a lot of presidential history as well as war history so far. I still supplement my reading with some fiction but as I age, um, ever so gracefully (not according to my wife), I get more and more excited to pick up a history related book!

[Japneet]

Vicki wrote: "Welcome to Japneet, Lazlo, Moonlight and Jim. I know you're going to enjoy it here. Check out all the various topics we have, you're sure to find a few books you will want to read."
thank you!
...the rome series which was released in 2005 and 2007??.....

[Jill H.]

Welcome Lance from another Mountaineer. So glad you joined us. Since you like war history, let me start you with a link within the club to WWII.

https://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.

by William L. Shirer

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...

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

I hope you find the topics that are of interest to you and take part in the discussions. Enjoy!!!

[Japneet]

Bryan wrote: "Welcome, Japneet. I'm happy that you decided to join us. Browse our topics and start talking.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready t..."
thank you!!...
how about this?? :-


Train to Pakistanby Khushwant Singh

[Jill H.]

Thanks for that great intro, Adna. It made me smile.

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.

by William L. Shirer

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...

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

Great job with your book citation!!! I know you will find many more books to add to your TBR list since mine has become never-ending from the recommendations found here.

[Alex]

Hi,

I'm Alex I'm 15 years old and my principal historic interests are ancient history especially the Roman Senate, I am also interested in medieval history particularly the Angevin Empire. However all aspects of history fascinate me and I love to talk about them all. I hope to do history in Uni. I can't wait to get involved in the discussions.

Alex

[Maryanne]

Hi, my name is Maryanne, I'm currently working as a journalist and copy editor for a series of rural Australian magazine and newspapers.
I love history, particularly ancient. From the Julio-Claudian's to the Aztecs everything and anything is of interest.
I'm currently reading both a study of Jesus of Nazareth and the Prophet Mohammed in two biographies by Reza Aslan and Lesley Hazleton, which are fascinating. I have also looked into various cultural eradication like the colonisation of America and it's affect on the native populace and the Al Nakba of the Palestine.
I hope discover some new books and time periods and to find more books on the topics I know and love!
Thanks!!

[Suad]

Hi there I'm Suad. I'm from Eritrea but live in Saudi Arabia. I'm graphic design student and I LOVE to read books whenever I get free and honestly the only history books that I read where at school but I always watch History Channel, so I was like "hey why not start reading some history books" so I went to a bookstore and when I reached the "History" section, I was LOST!! Too many books are there and I just didn't know where to start from, so that was my number 1 reason, for me to join this group is to get a little bit of help in how to pick the right and easy ones for me, as I'm kinda a novice here when it comes to history books. Please guys take care of me and shower me with the most inspiring, fascinating and mind blowing history books.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Alex wrote: "Hi,

I'm Alex I'm 15 years old and my principal historic interests are ancient history especially the Roman Senate, I am also interested in medieval history particularly the Angevin Empire. Howeve..."

Greetings, Alex. I too am very interested in Roman history. We have a big section here about Rome.
https://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.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Maryanne wrote: "Hi, my name is Maryanne, I'm currently working as a journalist and copy editor for a series of rural Australian magazine and newspapers.
I love history, particularly ancient. From the Julio-Claudi..."

Welcome Maryanne. You might enjoy our section on the history of religions here -
https://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 Logan Beirne

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.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Suad wrote: "Hi there I'm Suad. I'm from Eritrea but live in Saudi Arabia. I'm graphic design student and I LOVE to read books whenever I get free and honestly the only history books that I read where at school..."

Hi Suad, so glad you found us. You might find some good recommendations on the history of the area you're currently living in at our Book Safari to the Middle East section here -
https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...

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 Karen Elliott House

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.

[Tanja]

Hi, I'm Tanja from Slovenia. I'm very much interested in history and have read masses of well crafted historical novels. My favorite authors are Colleen McCulough, Hilary Mantel, Elizabeth George,Ildefonso Falcones, etc. My focus is the Balkan history from the Antiquity to the present day, and from this territory I warmly recommend you to read

[Emily]

Hello everyone,

My name is Emily and I live in Pullman, WA. I grew up in Nevada and went to school in Pocatello, ID. I am now working on my masters in special education in Moscow, ID. I love history and have always been drawn to its lessons. I especially like U.S. History and ancient civilizations mostly during the Mesoamerica times. I love reading about the Mayan's, Aztec's,and Inca's. I would love to learn more about Portugal and Wales.

History plays an important role in my reading life because I have always struggled with reading and History seems to bring me up when I'm feeling less confident. I recently finished "the worst hard time" by Timothy Egan. Timothy Egan

[Lalitha]

hi everybody. my name is lalitha, i am of a student of law from new delhi, india. i have been an avid reader for as long as i can remember. my obssession with history began when i chanced upon the book ' the other bolyen girl' and since then i have been hooked. i am primarily interested in the medivial and renaissance periods, but with your help i look forward to branching out. looking forward to learning much more.

lalitha

[Ibrahim]

hi my name is ibrahim I finished postgraduate.I like the history because history is self-awareness...

[Michael]

Greetings to all,

I'm Michael Shaw and I'm glad to be amongst you good folks. I'm 43, live in historic King of Prussia, PA
(yes, it's a real name, one of a kind) and as a history major I most enjoy American history.

I am most attracted to books on topics that I know of but curious enough to learn more about, i.e. The War of 1812.

Enjoy!

[Jill H.]

A warm welcome Tanja. Hope you find some interesting topics here to whet your appetite for all things 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.

by William L. Shirer

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...

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

Please not that if you mention authors, always cite a link and a photo (if available).

Colleen McCullough
Hilary Mantel
Elizabeth George
Ildefonso Falcones
Ivo Andrić

[Bryan]

Japneet wrote: "Bryan wrote: "Welcome, Japneet. I'm happy that you decided to join us. Browse our topics and start talking.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when y..."

Very close, Japneet. If you have a book-cover, don't bother with a book link:

by Khushwant Singh

[Bryan]

Welcome all new members. I hope you find the group rewarding. Feel free to browse our topics.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Luke. Glad you could join us.

Great job on the citation. Thank you. 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.

by Thomas B. Allen (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. I look forward to your postings.

[Katy]

Welcome all our new members here at the History Book Club. Browse through our folders. I am sure you will find something to interest you.

[Jill H.]

Welcome, Michael.....believe it or not, I have been to your unusually named town. Nice place. Let me get you started with a link here in the club on the War of 1812.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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.

by William L. Shirer

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...

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

Look around and please join in the discussions.....lots of good folks here.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Emily, Lalitha, and Ibrahim. 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.

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!

[Alex]

Hello,

My name is Alex and I'm a economics professor in Korea. I'm interested in World History, particularly the great civilizations, to include the U.S. Also, I'm interested in business history and history of technology and innovation. Nice to find this group.

[Raza]

Hi

I am Raza from pakistan. I am a software engineer by profession. I have been really interested in history since as long as i can remember and i am thrilled to be able to talk about it here.

Thanks.

[Bryan]

Welcome, Alex. Check out our Roman History topic:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Or Classic Antiquity:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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.

[Bryan]

Hello Raza. We have many international members, so welcome to the 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 Rick Atkinson

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.

[Katy]

Welcome Alex and Raza. It is always nice to have new members. I look forward to your comments.

[Dave]

Hi. I'm Dave, and new to the group. I've been in Cincinnati since July 2010, moving here from a life among all the lakes in West Michigan (I miss lakes).

I looked at a few of the introductions and saw that many of you have a focus on one or two eras or genres of history that you know backward and forward. I guess you might say I'm more of an omnivore when it comes to reading history. I love all kinds.

I'm currently reading Paris 1919, and not too long ago finished a biography of emperor Augustus. Late 19th and early 20th century history is always fascinating because we can see how we wound up with the world we have.

Other than history, I fill in with other non-fiction, especially science, and science fiction, a few mystery and suspense writers and literature I should have read in high School and college. I think I'll enjoy your 50 book challenge in 2014.

I suspect that some of your discussions will be over my head, but looking forward to them anyway.

[Katy]

Welcome, Dave from Cincinnati (and the lakes). Glad you could join us. We are happy to have an omnivore of history. Thats a neat way to introduce yourself.

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 Margaret MacMillan (no photo)

I'm not sure what book you read about Augustus, but I'd love to know and also hear what you thought about it.

Here are some helpful links to get you started:

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.

[Oleg]

Hello! My name is Oleg

[Katy]

Welcome,Oleg. Glad you could join us. We would love to know more about you. I am assuming you are interested in reading history though. What are your favorite decades or events or people that you like to read about?

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 Rick Atkinson

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.

[Bryan]

Welcome Dave and Oleg. I'm from NE Ohio, so I have been through and to Cincinnati.

Browse through our topics or join in on a book discussion. Enjoy.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Welcome to all the new members. We look forward to your joining in on some of the book discussions here.

[Magdy]

اتمنى ان يكون احدكم يستطيع تحدث العربية

[Jill H.]

Welcome Emily, Alex, Raza, Dave and Oleg. Thanks so much for responding to our request to introduce yourself. There is much history of any era here for your enjoyment. We urge you to join in the discussions and book recommendations.