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Hi, I'm Abigail, I live in London and I am a major history lover... my main areas of interest are English Monarchs, medieval to 20th century wars/battles and the Tudor dynasty. However, to me, all history is interesting and enjoyable and I love learning about new things!
Welcome Julie and Keri. Please browse around our topics and post some of your favorite books.
Welcome, Abigail. Glad you could join us. We have a British Monarchy topic: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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Antonia FraserMore information:
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Enjoy.
Hi, my name is Turner. I just graduated from college, where I studied American History. I have lived my whole life in the South, so I am very interested in Southern history especially. I really enjoy reading historical nonfiction.
Welcome, Turner. I live in the South, as well, and it is rich in history. Thanks for joining.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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Shelby FooteMore information:
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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.
So glad you joined us, Abigail and Turner. This is "history central" and you will find much here to add to your love of history. Browse the threads on the home page and find your favorite topics, then join right in the discussions/book recommendations. Bryan has given you the basic guidelines so please take some time to acquaint yourself with them.
Hi:My name is Barbara and I live in Washington state.
I have always loved history and look forward to learning of new books to read from all the history lovers in the group
Welcome, Barbara. Glad you could join us. Nice to have another western member here (Idaho is here for me). Thank you for introducing yourself so quickly. Glad to get to know you a bit. 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.
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Kim MacQuarrieMore Information
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Hello, my name is Samantha and I am a Communication Sciences and Disorders major at Ohio University, with minors in Linguistics and Music. I plan on becoming a speech pathologist later in life. I read many different genres, but am most interested in art history, ancient Greece and Rome, and medical and scientific discoveries. I also research many events in my spare time and keep a running timeline of various world events, so if you have a favorite historical event, discovery, invention, battle, whatever, feel free to message me so I can add it and learn more about it. I love learning about new things.
Welcome, Samantha. Glad you could join us. I hope that you browse through all of our folders and add to them. Any that are open are ready for your comments or book suggestions. Please look around the group and comment!Here are a few links that might be interesting for you to start with:
Classical Antiquity
Health, Medicine, & Science
Art & Culture
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.
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Hello Barbara, glad you joined.Welcome, Samantha, finally found a OU grad. Awesome.
Explore around and enjoy.
Welcome Samantha and Barbara to the place for all things history. Kathy has given you the basics to get you started but if you have questions, ask any moderator. Happy reading!!
Thanks for the inclusion. I am very interested in American Revolutionary History, British Military and Naval History and anything else in-between, sideways, fore and aft. Like you all, I suppose I'm a History Freek.Bring it on.
Glad you joined us J.D.. Since you like the American Revolution, I will get you started with a link to our American History topic.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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Barbara W. TuchmanMore information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......
Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......
If you have any questions, just ask a moderator. We look forward to your participation. Most of all....enjoy!
Greetings! I am Mel. I live in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate NY, USA. I am a high school teacher (formerly English, currently history). I love all kinds of nonfiction and literature! I am looking forward to involvement in this group. I have a desire to get students and adults past the "text-book narrative" of history and to the hard facts, nuanced people, primary documents,and the places of history.
You have come to the right place for the serious history lover, Mel. We have many topics which may catch your interest and they can be found on the home page at the following link.https://www.goodreads.com/group/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:
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Barbara W. TuchmanMore 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 participation. Jump right in!!!!
Hi, I'm Shawn from Texas. I've always loved to read, and lately I find myself reading more biographies and historical books and hungering for a bigger and better understanding of world history.
Welcome, Shawn. This is the place for you to find all the history topics that may be of interest to you. Browse the threads and jump right in!!!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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Barbara W. TuchmanMore 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 participation.
Hi, I am Bill. I am a lover of history and have participated in a small way to some history. I am a retired letter carrier from CA. I took part in the USPS strike of 1970. I marched for voting rights for African Americans in the 1960's. My main interests are In US & UK political histories, but it am also interested in history of Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome. I also find Ancient Egypt fascinating. I am married & am 79 years old
Bill, thanks for your participation in the civil rights movement and we welcome you to our club. Since you have several areas of interest, let me direct you to our home page at the following link. We have many topics which may catch your interest. https://www.goodreads.com/group/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:
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Barbara W. TuchmanMore 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 participation. Happy reading!!!
Hi, I'm Rachel. First ever post on goodreads... I've become more interested lately in medieval history after reading:
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Maurice Druon 
by Nancy Goldstone ( no photo).I'm pretty much a major history buff & love book recommendations.
opps, sorry post corrected for correct format.
Welcome to the place for the history lover, Rachel. Please browse the topics on the home page and find topics that will be of interest to you.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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Maurice Druon
by Nancy Goldstone (no photo)More information:
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Greetings JD, Mel, Shawn, Bill, and Rachel. I am happy you decided to join us and I hope you post often.
Hello all!My name is Alberto and I'm from Spain altough I live in the UK. Even though my profession is engineer, I do love history and I'm always searching to get more insight in every interesting subject I can, especially Europe and middle East.
Hope to get more knowledge from all of you and try to bring some of my little one.
See you around!
Welcome, Alberto. Please browse our Middle East topics and don't hesitate to post: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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Robert A. CaroMore information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
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Hello. My name is Rob and I live in Columbus, Ohio. I enjoy reading many different genres but especially history. I am most interested in President Lincoln and the American Civil War. This is my first book club and I am looking forward to it.
Hello Rob. Columbus is a nice city. I hope you found the Lincoln 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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Joshua Wolf ShenkMore information:
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Enjoy.
Hi, my name is Cody Peacock and I have been a history teacher for the past 12 years in Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming. I love teaching history and I love reading history books. My latest was The Summer of 1787: The Men Who Invented the Constitutionand it was a really good read. Mostly I like history books where people overcome incredible odds like Black Hawk Down, Lone Survivor, We Were Soldiers Once... and Young: Ia Drang - The Battle That Changed the War in Vietnam, and Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission. These kinds of books inspire and lead to great stories in my classes. I'm really excited to be a part of this group. Thanks for letting me in.
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David O. Stewart
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Mark Bowden
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Marcus Lutrell
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Harold G. Moore
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Hampton Sides
Welcome, Cody Peacock. Glad you could join us. I retired from teaching in Idaho (mathematics) a couple of years ago. 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.
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David O. Stewart
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Mark Bowden
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Harold G. MooreI was not sure about some of the books you mentioned. Try using the add book/author link and see if you can find the books and cite them in your introduction.
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Hello! My name is Brianna and I'm looking forward to exploring a new genre. My grandparents have lived in the same house since the early sixties. A few years back my grandmother was cleaning the wooden railing that has been mounted to the wall leading to the upstairs. When she had striped it clean the difference in the deep expresso wood to the yellow oak, it was astonishing. That's when it clicked, the cloth she had used was soaked with years passed, all the tiny hands, aunts and uncles running down the stairs as children. I'm joining this group in hopes of being connected to all the different worlds of the past. Thanks so much
Welcome, Brianna to the place for all things history. What a great family story. Houses hold such great memories of those who live in them before.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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Barbara W. TuchmanMore information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......
Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......
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My name is John, recently retired from the U.S. Army. My interests are military and political histories encompassing ancient and the modern (post 1600) periods.
Kathy wrote: "Welcome, Cody Peacock. Glad you could join us. I retired from teaching in Idaho (mathematics) a couple of years ago. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the "add book/author" featu..."
I think I got it right now. Thanks for the help. Where in Idaho? I was in Malad. I love Idaho.
Welcome Cody and Brianna. Glad you found us.
Hi John. Thank you for your service and we have a military history topic: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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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...
Thanks.
Hello all,Glad to be part of the group. I'm particularly interested in European history, having lived there for five years, now back on the east coast of the U.S. Am an avid reader of history and the social sciences.
Barbara
Codypeacock wrote: "...I think I got it right now. Thanks for the help. Where in Idaho? I was in Malad. I love Idaho...."Great job on those books that allow you to follow the rules, for the other one just give the links without the missing pictures:
(no image) Lone Survivor by Marcus Lutrell (no photo)
I'm in Middleton. Have friends in Malad -- and I thought my town was small. :)
Welcome Brianna & John. Glad to have you in the group.
Barbara wrote: "Hello all,Glad to be part of the group. I'm particularly interested in European history, having lived there for five years, now back on the east coast of the U.S. Am an avid reader of history and ..."
Welcome, Barbara. Thank you for introducing yourself so quickly. Here is a link to our European History Folder: 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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Kim MacQuarrieMore Information
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A warm welcome to Cody, Barbara, and John. This is the place to be for the history lover. Please browse the threads and find those topics that are of interest to you. Happy reading!!
Greetings, My name is Holly and I joined this group because I am an 8th grade U.S. history teacher. I am from Oak Park, IL, but I am currently working toward my master's degree in history at Illinois State University.
Having lived in both Thailand and Brazil, I am interested in world history and the regions of Southeast Asia and Lain America in particular. I also enjoy U.S. social histories. Thank you for welcoming me to your group!
Holly de Paula
Hi, I'm Cri and I'm glad to be part of this group. I'm really interested in history and in particular I love Ancient Rome, Renaissance and European history.
Welcome, Holly. Glad to have a history teacher in our group. I hope you find our resources useful and please, post your favorites and read along, too.We have southern Asia 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:
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Hello Cri. Welcome.We have a Rome topic:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
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hey guys, this is Swaroop from Bangalore, India. A great fan of history and fiction. i really look forward to getting great recommendations from this group.
Hello! I'm Megan and I live in the United States. I'm going into 9th grade and I'm mostly looking forward to world history.I'm interested in pretty much all areas of history since there's so much to learn. The recommendations from this book group seem fascinating, and I'm excited to start reading!
Welcome, Megan. It is great to see young people interested in history. I think you will find many topics here that will 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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Barbara W. TuchmanMore information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2......
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5......
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So glad you joined us, Swaroop. It is nice to have another member from beautiful India. Explore the topics and find those that are of interest to you.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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Barbara W. TuchmanMore information:
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Take a few moments to read the orientation:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1......
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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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More information:
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Take a few moments to read the orientation:
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