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Dec 17, 2014 01:40PM
Good to meet you Zack, enjoy.
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Hi All,I am Barry & spend most of my time in Colorado. Majored in history
in college, & taught it as a graduate teaching assistant.
I primarily read well-crafted fiction but always return to history.
I am looking forward to your points of view and maybe occasionally offering mine. Happy Holidays!
Welcome, Barry. Glad to hear history always lures you in. It does for me.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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Thanks and good to meet you.
Welcome, Miranda. We have topics on British Monarchs:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Medieval History topics:
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:
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Hi all,I am Barry and live in Colorado. I majored in history in college and specialized in military history in graduate school. I also taught American history as a graduate assistant. I mainly try to find
well crafted novels, but I have never lost my love of history. I look forward to the views and insights of the members of the group and hope to be able to make useful contributions as well.
Welcome Zach, Barry and Miranda. (You introduced yourself twice, Barry). Bryan has given you the essentials of our guidelines and policies....now it is time for you all to jump right in to the discussions/book recommendations. We look forward to discussing history with you.
Hello, my name is Darcy and I am born and raised in Oklahoma. I went to college for psychology but history was poured into me by my father my entire life. My main reading and knowledge is civil war based as I was a civil war reenact for over half of my life. I want to rekindle my love for learning about any and all history and i though joining this group would do that.
Hi my name is Jennilee, I live in the USA, I love all history especially 1800's and earlier. Having 6 children keeps me busy but I still find time to read or catch up on historical discoveries, etc. Thank you for adding me to the group.
Welcome, Darcy. You are steeped into U.S. Civil War, aren't you? That is great.Here are the Civil War topics:
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...
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.
Hi Jennilee. Six kids, wow, bravo, on running the household and having time to read. Feel free to browse our colonial 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.
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...
Enjoy.
So glad you joined us Jennilee and Darcy. You will find much here to further pique your interest in history. Please ask any moderator if you have questions as we are here to help. Happy reading!!
Hello everyone. I’m a history lover living in San Francisco, California. I majored in History, but I’ve learned most of my history after college, as I suppose most of you have. I am a fulltime personal tutor of the humanities, having left the law after twenty years, and I do my best to inspire students from fifth grade through college with the love of history. Lincoln is my man.
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Welcome from a fellow Bay Area resident (I'm in Berkeley). We have a thread on Lincoln in our Presidential Series topic here - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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:
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Glad you have joined the rest of us history lovers, Jon. Good people here and good discussions......we hope you will join right in.
I rarely remember to check goodreads but will try to do better. I am a medieval historian but read fiction outside of my time period. I specialize in France and lately, the Crusader States.
Hi. My name is Kevin Timothy O'Kane. I hold a Master of Divinity and my main interest is in church history in relation to the history of western civilization. I'm currently doing preliminary research on French history from the Crusades to the emergence of New France in America and looking for any connections, particularly as they may relate to the medieval prophecy of the last world emperor. I also like World War 2 history.
Hi all, I'm Martha. I teach high school US history and read a ton on the topic, particularly about the 20th century. Looking forward to getting book recs and learning from this group!
Welcome, Sharon. We are happy to have you.I enjoy reading about the medieval period, myself. We have a great folder on that you might want to peruse:
Medieval History:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
More specifically you might want to dig into the Crusades folder:
The Crusades - General Discussion:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
There are many other folders that you can discuss topics that interest you.
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 that you mention should look:
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Jonathan HarrisMore information:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Take a few moments to read the orientation:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
And our guidelines:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.
Teri
Assisting Moderator (T) HF/Cur. Evts/Mid East/Religions/US
Welcome, Kevin. We are happy to have you.You have a varied interest in history, as many of us here do. We have some great discussions on the Crusades and World War II you might want to peruse:
The Crusades - General Discussion:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The Second World War:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
There are many other folders that you can discuss topics that interest you.
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 that you mention should look:
by
Jonathan HarrisMore information:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Take a few moments to read the orientation:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
And our guidelines:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.
Teri
Assisting Moderator (T) HF/Cur. Evts/Mid East/Religions/US
Welcome, Martha. We are happy to have you aboard.I imagine you're getting a little break time right now from school and we're glad you've taken a chance to stop by and introduce yourself.
You may want to look through our discussions on American History:
American History:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
There are many other folders that you can discuss topics that interest you.
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 that you mention should look:
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David McCulloughMore information:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Take a few moments to read the orientation:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.
Teri
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My name is Mau VanDuren. In order to understand the present one has to know history. I am a retired information specialist with a longstanding interest in history. My history started in the Netherlands. Development work took me to Africa after which a Peace Corps volunteer took me to America. My main interest is American history primarily with regard to governance and the liberties we enjoy. What were their origins, who was involved, and what were the circumstances these movers and shakers were trying to improve upon. Since my retirement from international work I have been active in political campaigning, have been president of a theater board, and am running our neighborhood listserv. I am looking forward to exploring our history with equally enthusiastic and curiosity motivated people here and examine the lessons we may be able to learn from it. Thanks for allowing me in.
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Tushar Upreti posted:
This is Tushar Upreti from India , and Happy to join the group. As history awaits it's reckoning, same way i like groups which can higlight the great work done by the artist throughout the world. ...... Merry X-mas and Happy new year from my side.
Hi I'm Megan. I have a Bachelors in Political Science with a minor in US History. I have always been very interested in politics and history, even growing up.
A warm welcome, Mau, to the place for the history lover. A great introduction....you are a busy person since you retired!! You might want to get started by browsing our home page and finding those topics that catch your attention. The link is: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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Jon MeachamMore 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. Enjoy!!!
Welcome to our new members Kevin, Martha and Sharon. We are glad you joined us and please join right in the discussions/book recommendations.
Hello Megan and welcome to the place for all things history. Let me suggest that you browse our home page and find topics that are of interest to you. The link is: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:
by
Jon MeachamMore 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.
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Hello Sharan, Kevin, Martha, Mau, Tushar, and Megan. Jill and Teri showed you the basics. Please browse around and post. Enjoy.
Hi all!I'm Ida. I'm from Stockholm, Sweden. I have a bachelors in cultural history and is now studying religious history, although my biggest interest is actually political science/history (mainly balkan/ex-sovjet area).
Welcome, Lorraine! We are happy you joined us; please join right in any of the discussions that interest you. We look forward to reading your posts. Here are links to some of the folders and threads that you expressed topical interest in:
American History folder
Art - Architecture - Culture Folder
Hi,I live in Milton Keynes, UK and a member of Socialist Party Great Britain ! :-) ! .... ! :-) :-) :-) !
Welcome Ida and James. Kathy has given you some great links to get you started. Join right in to any conversation that sparks an interest in you. Looking forward to reading your posts.
I've posted Socialism or your money back SPGB from 1904 - 2004 ....
Ok will do that from now on ! :-) ! .... ! :-) :-) :-) !
Hello, I am a relative newbie to history...I picked up an interest of history (particularly biographies) over the last five years or so after realizing how little I knew about the history of my adopted country (the United States) where I have been living for nearly two decades now....Reading US history helped give me a perspective on current affairs and also sparked a general interest in history given that my college education was in one of the most staid fields possible, accounting, where I learned everything of a technical nature but did not learn any of the main causes and correlations between various events in the world and the personalities driving them. This late appreciation of history has set me down a path of trying to understand the background, events and personalities behind key events in mankind and I feel that in my attempt to gain an understanding of them I have come to better understand our world situation today both on a macro and micro level. Look forward to enjoying interactions with this group and thank you for admitting me.
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I live in Milton Keynes, UK and a member of Socialist Party Great Britain ! :-) ! .... ! :-) :-) :-) !"
Hey James - welcome to the group and you did not waste any time posting - we are delighted.
Please follow the format that Kathy outlined for you on this thread and if you need some assistance - go to the link provided and we will give you all of the help you need.
Many thanks for your contribution.
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A warm welcome Lorraine, James, Ida, and A. Lots to see and do here. Questions?....ask any moderator.
Hello brand new to your group. I have always loved history my favorite is ancient and medieval but I am also fascinated by WWII. Thanks for letting me join
I neglected to say also anything European History especially British.
Hello Joseph-Daniel and welcome to the HBC. We have a very active Medieval History thread....find it at the link below: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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Jon MeachamMore 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. Enjoy!!!
My name is Cheryl and I live in a south suburb of Chicago, IL. I took a 4 year non credit program at the Univ of Chicago on Asian studies a few years ago. I love history of all kinds and am looking forward to doing more reading about Japan. I hope I can keep all the rules straight and read the right variety of books, but it looks like we get lots of help.
So glad you joined us, Cheryl. You might want to join our Japan Challenge at the link below:https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...
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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Jon MeachamMore 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 are here to help and look forward to your participation. Happy reading!!
Hello everyone! My name is Tabor, I'm currently a student at a local community college from which I'm about to transfer into a four-year university. I've always been fascinated by History and spent a majority of my childhood in museums. Anyhow, I've taken more History classes than I need to graduate and I've been thinking about getting a minor in History. I'm especially partial to Tudor history, Ancient Rome and the early 1900's.
A warm welcome, Tabor......you are a real history lover,so you have come to the right place. Why not get started with one of your favorite eras, Ancient History, at our link below: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
Jon MeachamMore 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 are here to help and look forward to your participation. Enjoy!!!
Welcome A, Joseph-Daniel, Cheryl, and Tabor. Glad you found us.Tabor-I took so many history courses, I ended up minoring in history. I say go for it, but I'm biased, lol.
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