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Ayman wrote: "Hi there. My name is Ayman Elmasry, I live in Cairo, Egypt. I'm interested in books that study the long term impact of historical events and conditions, that can develop throughout the ages to be..."
Welcome, Ayman. Glad you could join us.
We have members from around the world, so hopefully you will find someone from Cairo here -- or at least Egypt.
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Rares wrote: "Hello, I am Rares Cristea, and I am from Bucharest, Romania. I am really interested in North Korean history, and in Chinese history. Obviously, I do enjoy reading on local history, of Romania, ho..."
Welcome, Rares Cristea. Glad you could join us.
Here are some links to threads that might interest you:
China
Koreas
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Vigdis wrote: "Hello everyone, I am Vigdis from Norway. Passionate about my job (teaching) and my favourite hobby (reading). I travel a lot, and I am always interested in the history of the places I visit. Right ..."Welcome, Vigdis. Glad you could join us.
You might be interested in browsing these threads that I've linked for you in the group.
Ancient History
Africa
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Hello allMy name is Paula Lofting, I'm a re-enactor of Anglo Saxon/Viking/Norman history and for my day job I am a psychiatric nurse. I have had a love of history since i was a child and all history is good as far as I am concerned but my particular period of interest is in Anglo Saxon history especially the 11thc. I also like Wars of the Roses and anything pretty much medieval.
One of my favourite authors is Bernard Cornwell
So glad you joined us Paula. You will be right at home with all these history lovers. We have many topics which fit into your particular areas of interest. Let me start you with our British History at the following link.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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William L. Shirerand your reference to the author Bernard Cornwell should be cited as such:
Bernard CornwellMore information:
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Hi, Great to be part of group dedicated to history books. I hope that Ii can contribute. History has been my passion in reading for as long as I can remember and I tend to go through specific historical periods for a while. Right now, I am reading medieval history as the town where I live was largely rebuilt around 1250 and I recently found out that one of the local castles was probably built by the Knights Templar. (fyi I am Scottish, but live I Switzerland, near Lake Geneva).
Having lived in Scotland, England, the USA and now Switzerland (the bit where we have a French culture) I am amazed at how different the perspectives on historical facts are.
Makes you cautious of accepting facts without challenging them!
Scott
Welcome to the place for all things history, Scott. Let me start you off with a link to our Ancient History thread.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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So glad you joined us David. Since you are interested in WWI, let me get you started with a link to our History of WWI topic.https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Hello, I'm Yao from China.I've got BA in world history and assume the love of history will be with me the whole life. Cuz the events, the souls,the perspectives of the past could provide us nowadays so many that with we digging in we could understand the people and the globe more diversified.
am very happy to be a part of this group.
So glad you could join us Yao. Your introduction is very perceptive.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:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......
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I am a history teacher who enjoys reading historical fiction. I find great pleasure in researching and reading about Abraham Lincoln. Aside from that, I travel every opportunity I have.
A warm welcome Kaye. We have a topic about Abraham Lincoln at the following link.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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William L. ShirerMore information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......
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Hello all.I'm Alexander, coming from Slovenia - a small country in the middle of the Europe. In my younger years I wanted to study history (among other fields), but finished on geotehnology and mathematics. But anyhow I'm interested in history, especially ancient one.
Hi Kathy and welcome. I have to say Lincoln is my favorite.
Welcome, Alexander. Glad you could join us from Slovenia. We have an ancient history topic:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Robert A. CaroMore information:
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Welcome to Paula, Scott, David, Yao, Kaye, & Alexander!Looks like Bryan & Jill have given you some good suggestions on where to start browsing in the group. We are an international group, and each person brings a bit different set of experiences and expertise with them. Glad to have you all here.
Hello everyone! It is wonderful to meet some fellow history-lovers.
My name is Star. I am an American expatriate (originally from California) who lives in England, where I have been residing for the past seven years. I am married and have a four year-old son.
Since I was a preschooler, I have always had a fascination for history, antiquity. Indeed, a great deal of the kind of work I do is inspired by some facet of history or another.
Just seeing the numerous topics and boards in this group has my history-loving soul quite excited! I look forward to contributing whatever it is I can in this group through discussions. I also hope to learn a great deal from other members here as well.
My name is Star. I am an American expatriate (originally from California) who lives in England, where I have been residing for the past seven years. I am married and have a four year-old son.
Since I was a preschooler, I have always had a fascination for history, antiquity. Indeed, a great deal of the kind of work I do is inspired by some facet of history or another.
Just seeing the numerous topics and boards in this group has my history-loving soul quite excited! I look forward to contributing whatever it is I can in this group through discussions. I also hope to learn a great deal from other members here as well.
We are glad you joined us Star and you will be right at home here with all of us history lovers.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 questions, ask any of the moderators. Browse through the threads and find your favorite topics. We look forward to your participation. It's great group!
Welcome Star. Thanks for posting your introduction so that we can get to know you a bit more. I look forward to reading your comments in the group.
Hi I'm Lucy and an contemporary artist and semi-retired paralegal who has left it way way too late to start writing an historical novel but I got the first words down on Easter Sunday. Woo Hoo. I was born in England, grew up in Geneva and now live in Vancouver on Canada's West Coast. I just finished reading The Schoolteacher's Wager by Vincent Lam. Excellent book - extremely well written, tight and a fascinating time in history with great characters. I recommend it highly. Hello to all/
If anyone has any information re web sites for the history of North Vancouver, and of Vancouver, British Columbia, in detail from 1911 to 1940 that would be appreciated. Other than archives that is. Such as non fiction books detailing that time - has anyone read Vancouver Noir? If so, I'd like to hear about it as I gather that it is set during that time frame and may help with my research. Many thanks.
Hello Lucy. Good effort on the citation.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.
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by Vincent Lam (no photo)More information:
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Hi! My name is Cat Bryson. I am a History teacher who is still looking for a full time position. My favorite period of history is the Tudor era, however I am becoming more interested in US History as I tutor it. I love pretty much anything history related and I am always hunting for interesting things to share with my future students. I am from the United States, specifically New York. One interesting fact about me is that I have 7 dogs and would gladly rescue more if I had the money to feed them. =) I am excited about becoming apart of this group and finding great books to share with my future students to make History interesting and foster a love for learning in all of them.
Hello Cat. I hope you will land a job soon.Here is a topic on Tudors:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Welcome Lucy and Cat.....Bryan has given you the basics to get you started, so now its time to browse all those threads and find a topic that interests you............most of all, enjoy!!!!!!
Hi! My name is Kati and I am finishing up my student teaching. It has certainly been a wild ride, but I am looking forward to this summer when I do more reading for pleasure! I love anything related to military history or past wars. I would suggest The Englishman's Daughter: A True Story of Love and Betrayal in World War Iby Ben Macintyre for anyone who likes a mystery. It was superb!
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Hey, I'm Lauren and I'm from Sheffield, UK. I'm currently an undergraduate in modern languages but enjoy learning about the history as well. I prefer Europe's medieval period the most but I do enjoy other periods as well.
Welcome, Kati. This is just one of many history topics we have:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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Great first effort on the citation; you are just missing the last piece, the author link:
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Ben MacintyreMore information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
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Good to meet you, Lauren. We have a topic in the time period:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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Robert A. CaroMore information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
And our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
Enjoy.
Hi there! My name is Donna and I live in Essex, just to the east of London in the UK. Early 40s, married with 2 school age boys. Used to work in banking. Have a degree in History and now read for pleasure, but tend to stick with history - either fiction or non fiction. Love historical murder mysteries (CJ Samson, S Saylor etc).
A warm welcome Donna. I know you will find much here to pique your interest in all things 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.
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William L. ShirerPlease note that if you mention an author there also needs to be a citation. I could not find the authors you mentioned but an example would look like this:
James EllroyMore information:
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Welcome all: Lucy and Cat, Kati, Lauren & Donna.Glad to have you in the group and I look forward to your comments.
Hello from Cajica, Colombia. My name is Andrés, im a history teacher in 6th grade in a british school in Bogotá, although i only studied three semesters in college and have an entirely and forgotten background as a lawyer. You are welcome to share books and info, if you are also curious about constantly debating history!!!
Thanks for the warm welcome and for the info on the Tudors Bryan!
Dick wrote: "Hello from Cajica, Colombia. My name is Andrés, im a history teacher in 6th grade in a british school in Bogotá, although i only studied three semesters in college and have an entirely and forgotte..."Welcome, Andrés. Glad you could join us. Nice to have you in the group. We are currently reading a book set in South America! Perhaps you can share some of your history with us.
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Hey guys! My name is Zach. I joined this group to hopefully find some new historical or historical fiction novels. I am a middle school teacher and teach 7th Grade Social Studies. I live in NC, USA and am about to turn 23. Thanks guys!
Zach wrote: "Hey guys! My name is Zach. I joined this group to hopefully find some new historical or historical fiction novels. I am a middle school teacher and teach 7th Grade Social Studies. I live in NC, USA..."Hi Zach and welcome. Do you have a particular period or periods that you like to read about? My own are Tudor England, WWII and the Civil War era.
Mike
Zach wrote: "Hey guys! My name is Zach. I joined this group to hopefully find some new historical or historical fiction novels. I am a middle school teacher and teach 7th Grade Social Studies. I live in NC, USA..."Welcome, Zach. Glad you could join us. Thank you for introducing yourself so quickly. I am interested to know what history you teach in 7th grade. United States History or a World History view?
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Glad you joined us Andres and Zach. There is a lot to see her at "history central"....please browse the threads and find topics that are of interest to you......then join right in the discussions/book recommendations.
Welcome Andres and Zach, glad you found us here.
Greetings all! My name is Richard Witwer, I am currently in the US military. I have a long time love of history. Glad to be part of the group!
Hi Richard. Thank you for your service. I'm glad you found us, too.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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Welcome, Jamie. Glad you could join us.
Here are some links to threads that might interest you:
American History
British History
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