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Welcome, Diana. Glad you could join us. Very cool that were a finalist on Jeopardy. Great job on the citations. Perfect.
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Hello, History Book Club members,My interest is rather narrow: the history of graphic design. This sometimes spills over into other areas of design, like architecture, and art. What I love, though, is that learning about the history of anything often leads to a much broader understanding of history in general, as politics, culture, technology, etc., all play a part. Looking forward to conversations with you-
Welcome to the place for the history lover, John. Please browse the threads and I'm sure you will find several things that catch your attention.Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.
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William L. ShirerMore information:
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Hello,My name is Oksana. In school, I was planning to become a historian specialized in XX-th ct. Since middle school I've been reading books and studying documents related to WW I and II. Now I am a marketer interested in history of Law and State (mostly UK and Europe). Actively look for non-fiction books about UK history.
Should you want to share information about UK/European state or legislation system history books or documents, please, inform me.
Thank you.
A warm welcome Oksana. I think you will find our topic on British History helpful. Here is the link:https://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:
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William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. Most of all...............enjoy!!
Call me Chrisl ... consider me a Jomon living 8000 years ago, getting involved with the last fleet to paddle from sinking Sunda to Baja following the Kelp Highway. Outside the fantasy, I'm a retired Central Oregon librarian. Before becoming the "County Bookie" I hitchhiked about 30000 miles in multiple countries, not counting hops on USAF aircraft.
Welcome, Crhisl. It sounds you have lived some amazing adventures. I hope you find some more in our books and our discussions.Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" feature when you are ready to cite a book. (There is a link on the top right of the reply box.) It makes things so much easier for people to see your book recommendations, because they can see the cover and the links to the author. And it helps the Goodreads software connect books with groups that talk about them. When citing a book and/or author, please put the book cover, author's photo and author's link at the very bottom of the post after your text. Because it is on the bottom, it calls the reader's attention to the book/author and increases the readability of your posts.
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Robert A. CaroMore information:
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Welcome John and Oksana. Glad you joined.
Glad you found us Crhisl. We look forward to your participation.
Hi. My name is Desha. I joined goodreads with our joint Facebook account, so Brandon is my fiancés name. I joined this discussion group because I love history and want to keep reading more and adding to my knowledge. At UCSD I took several history and political science classes. I'm very interested in WWII history (my granddad was a Marine in the Pacific theater), East Asian history and the history of religion. Thanks for moderating this group! :)
Welcome Desha......we have threads for all your particular interests. The links are as follows:WWII History
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
History of Religion
https://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
William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. Most of all...............enjoy!!
Welcome Desha. I hope you find the group rewarding.
Hi all,My name is Chaitanya and I am from India
I am a marketing professional and loves to read non-fiction..have a couple of History books and would love to explore more
Looking forward to read my next book on History
Hello. I am a US citizen and I am interested in history as it pertains to today's world. When I read an article or hear a news report about conflict in a particular country or the doings of a political figure in the news I am always wanting to learn more about the history of the situation. I think joining this group might help me with that.
Greetings, I am Blue Sky. A proud citizen of the United States of America. I have a strong love for Ancient and Modern history. My main focus in History is the end of the Roman Empire and the Dark Ages. My modern history is mainly political.
A warm welcome Chaitanya. We have many members from India.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 L. ShirerMore 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......
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Hello Glynn. I think we have a topic that may interest you. Follow the link below to Current Events and Politics and join right in.https://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
William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. We look forward to your posts.
Welcome Blue Sky. Let me get you started with the link below to Ancient Historyhttps://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
William L. ShirerMore 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, just ask a moderator. Most of all......enjoy!!
I would like to welcome all the new members to the group
Welcome Chaitanya, Glynn, and Blue Sky. Look around and I think you will find some new titles to read.
Hello,Thank you for providing this group and allowing me to join.
My name is Dean Kriegel and I am from the Midwestern United States.
My study of history allows me to better understand the world surrounding me by connecting it to the long chain of historically significant events which led up to it.
I study and enjoy history because it provides me knowledge of what is possible. It shows me what actions (good or bad) people have accomplished or perpetrated beyond what is observable in my immediate time and surroundings. It provides a much larger range of possible thoughts and actions beyond the observable people and events of my own time.
I study and enjoy history because it illustrates, in world changing actions, the power of ideas. Through reading the history along with the most culturally significant literature of a period (philosophy, fiction, etc.), I can grasp the ideas held by individuals and their cultural context that made the historical events possible.
Without a knowledge of history a person is stumbling around a dark unfamiliar room with a candle. With a knowledge of history every electric light in the building is ignited.
I study Western History. My favorite topics are Ancient Greece, the Enlightenment, the American Revolution and the Industrial Revolution. This year I am focusing on studying history from the Dark Ages through the American Revolution. For a three year period I am reading chronologically from Ancient to Modern—I'm in my second year. Once I finish this I will stop this chronological plan and read whatever most interests me. I am religious about my yearly reading challenges.
Welcome, Dean. Impressive about your reading challenges. Intellectual history is very fascinating.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:
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Robert A. CaroMore 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.
Hello everyone. Thank you for allowing me to join this group. My name is Erik and I'm from Chile. Since I'm a student of Physics my main interest is science, but lately I been really interested in the history of my country and Latin America. However, I find the history of the world something amazing and I hope to learn more about it in this group.
pd: I apology in advance for any mistakes in my English.
Hi. I like to read and that includes reading a lot of history … so I thought this might be a good group to join.
Welcome, Erik. I think you wrote quite well.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. CaroMore 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.
Hi Kevin. You will find some good stuff here to read, 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
Robert A. CaroMore 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.
Welcome Kevin, Dean and Erik. We are glad you have joined us here at history central. There are many excellent book recommendations here on many different topics. Please browse the threads and find something that particularly interests you and jump right in.
Welcome all, and thanks for introducing yourselves. Glad to meet so many new people that enjoy history.
Hi all, my name's Todd. I'm a recent Army vet with an interest in cultural history. I have a background in law and legal history as well as a background in Arab studies, psychology, and military history. I am currently going through Mike Duncan's History of Rome podcast (not a book, I suppose, but a great way to pass the time driving to Seattle).
Welcome, Todd. Glad you could join us. You were quick to introduce yourself after reading my message. Thanks. And thanks for your service. My brother is an Army vet and I know what a sacrifice it can be.You might be interested in our Military History Threads: 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.
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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..."
Hi - I am Rama, I am a physicist and interested in ancient history of India, Indus valley civilization, American Revolution and history of Hollywood. My other interests include; physics, philosophy, physical reality and consciousness, cosmology, Hindu philosophy, Southern California beaches, Hollywood movies of golden era, the life and career of women of Hollywood of 1920s and 1930s, Turner classic movies, TV sitcoms, cooking good food, and college football. I live in Virginia, USA, but born and raised in India.
Great introduction, Rama, and welcome. We do have a India history topic:
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.
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Robert A. CaroMore information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
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Hello Angelique. South Africa has some amazing places to see. Glad you found us.We have a WWII topic:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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This is how a book should look:
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Robert A. CaroMore 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...
Welcome again.
Hi. My name is Alanna. I became interested in history at a very early age, specifically military history as my grandfather was a proud WWII veteran and an incredible story teller. There are so many military history accounts, books, bios, etc. I joined hoping to get some suggestions for WWII refreshers and also WWI readings. Any history, really. I'm just happy to find a place full of folks who share my interests. I look forward to upcoming posts. Thanks!
I would like to take the time to welcome all our new member's.
Hi Alanna. You came to the right place. We got a WW2 topic, so please check it out:https://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.
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Thomas L. FriedmanMore information:
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Enjoy.
Hello my name is Michelle and I started loving history when I decided to study it at advanced level . I wish to continue studying at university as well. Thanks . Michelle .
Hi Michelle. Good luck in your study of history at university. I hope your level of interest grows; I know mine did when I did my graduate work.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:
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Robert A. CaroMore 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.
A warm welcome to new members, Todd, Angelique, Alanna,and Michelle. You have found the place for history lovers. Please browse the threads and find your favorite topics...Bryan has given you links to some of them. We look forward to your participation.
Bryan wrote: "Hi Michelle. Good luck in your study of history at university. I hope your level of interest grows; I know mine did when I did my graduate work.Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with..."
Thanks :)
Aren't we doing any group reads anymore?
Hi, I'm Amy, just finishing up my Bachelor of Music (history) degree, with nearly all of my electives outside of music being history courses. I have particular interests in WW1 an WW2, the Vietnam War, Canadian history, the USSR, and religious history.
Hello everyone, I am a retired astrophysicist in Minnesota. I came to reading history rather late, as it was poorly taught in my High School. It was only after college that I discovered how fascinating it really is. My primary interests are European (especially German) History and Medieval History.
Sandra wrote: "Aren't we doing any group reads anymore?"Hi Sandra.
We have a few books online for the year. The group reads will be back soon.
Amy wrote: "Hi, I'm Amy, just finishing up my Bachelor of Music (history) degree, with nearly all of my electives outside of music being history courses. I have particular interests in WW1 an WW2, the Vietnam ..."Welcome, Amy. Glad you could join us.
You might be interested in the following folders here at HBC:
Music
Russia
WWI
WWII
Religion
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Paul ScottMore Information
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B Kevin wrote: "Hello everyone, I am a retired astrophysicist in Minnesota. I came to reading history rather late, as it was poorly taught in my High School. It was only after college that I discovered how fasci..."Welcome, Kevin. Glad you could join us.
Here are some threads that might interest you. Check them out and comment on any that you like.
Britain
Europe
Science
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Hi, my name is Liz and I like reading just about anything, but have found myself attracted more towards historical biography, world history, the ever shifting power struggles between nations, and the rise and fall of empires. Hopefully I will find some good suggestions / good books to read in this group.
Hello...I am a new member from the U.S. My educational background is in both History and Latin American & Caribbean Studies. Social revolutions particularly peaked my interests during my university days, as well the American Mafia's influence in pre-revolutionary Cuba. However, my history interests are eclectic. I recently became enchanted with the turn-of-the-20th-century through WWII era, and enjoy reading biographies/memoirs. Social history is what makes me tick, so the interplay between studying film along with reading good books is a nice complimentary mix that feeds my old soul.
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The History Book Club
Books mentioned in this topic
Pericles of Athens and the Birth of Democracy (other topics)Taken at the Flood: The Roman Conquest of Greece (other topics)
Persian Fire: The First World Empire and the Battle for the West (other topics)
Alexander the Great (other topics)
The Peloponnesian War (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Donald Kagan (other topics)Barry S. Strauss (other topics)
Philip Freeman (other topics)
Robin Waterfield (other topics)
James Romm (other topics)
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We have some American history topics:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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