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[Stuart]

I have developed a taste for books written by people who actually took part in WW2. Read countless books by and about Churchill. I came across Crusade in Europe in an Antique shop and thought it would be good to get a WW2 perspective from the USA and in particular the outstanding leader and all round amazing bloke Eisenhower. I like that when Churchill was in his late eighties and retired from politics and his health declining Ike still took time to make personal visits to him when he was in London- sign of a decent chap.
About 20% through and really enjoying it.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

['Aussie Rick']

I've just started reading "Thutmose III" by Richard Gabriel. So far so good.


by Richard A. Gabriel

[Max]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I've just started reading "Thutmose III" by Richard A. Gabriel. So far so good.


by Richard A. Gabriel"

I'm so looking forward to buying and reading this book. Let me know how it goes! Tuthmosis was one of the greatest commanders in history. His march to Gaza in just ten days, and then his plan to travel from Yehem, through a tight canyon and then whilst on the other side do battle to take Megiddoand was ingenious, and yet there are so few books on him.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Max, I'll keep you posted :)

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Max, I think you had a problem adding the author:

Richard A. Gabriel

[Max]

Bentley wrote: "Max, I think you had a problem adding the author:

Richard A. Gabriel"

I think that Goodreads cut off the author's name with an ellipsis. But I've fixed it now. :)

['Aussie Rick']

Well I have just started reading; "Soldier of France: Sebastien Leprestre De Vauban, 1633-1707" by F. J. Hebbert, one of very few books available on Vauban in English.


Soldier of France: Sebastien Leprestre De Vauban, 1633-1707 (no cover) by F. J. Hebbert

[Zach]

Hi, my first post here. I will post in the intro section after this. I am a young history teacher just finding this forum.

Hopefully, I get the link right. I am reading, and almost am finished reading, 'The Dictators" by Richard Overy. An extensive, and well-researched, account of comparisons between Hitler's German and Stalin's Russia. Overy goes into elaborate details on themes such as the warring economies, the ideological following in the dictatorships, censorship, and the idea of "total war". I plan to use this in my advanced level classes with students.
Richard Overy

[Alisa]

Zachary, your post is perfect - well done! It will be second nature in no time.
Please do hop over to the intro thread and tell us a little about yourself and let us welcome you. Thanks for the contribution.

['Aussie Rick']

I've just started reading; "Viking Panzers: The German SS 5th Tank Regiment in the East in World War II" by Ewald Klapdor.

by Ewald Klapdor

[Bryan]

Started:

Jeff Shaara

[Patricrk]

Elizabeth S wrote: "Patricrk wrote: "Have just started Toby Wilkinson

I've got the pyramids built!"

That sounds like it might be a great overvie..."

The book is a a good overview of Egyptian history. It can't be too detailed since it has a lot of years to cover. Large bibliography for those who want to read more. Author makes the point that most of the written record left is what the Pharaohs wanted things to be and not actually how they were. Also learned that a lot of the tomb robbery was organized by later Pharaohs to get gold to pay for troops. I only will give it three stars.

[Elizabeth S]

Thanks for the review, Patricrk. Sounds like it would be a good book to get all the pieces of Egyptian History straight in my mind.

[Shovelmonkey1]

I'm just over halfway through
Oloudah EquianoThe Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano: Gustavus Vassa, the African
It's a first hand acccount of an enslaved Ibo man who travels to England, learns to speak english, becomes savvy in the ways of trade in North America and them buys his own deeds of manumission. Excellent!

[Bryan]

Shovelmonkey1:

If you have a bookcover, not necessary to put the title link:

by Oloudah Equiano

[Patricrk]

Just finished two historical Novels. First was by G.A. Henty This novel is set during the first part of the war for Dutch independence from Spain and gives an idea of how bloody the war was and how easily Spain could have retained the Netherlands if they had been willing to compromise on religion. Gutenberg project book.

The second is a by Daniel Defoe This novel is thought to be based on the journal of his uncle. It gives a good idea of what life was like in London in 1665 when during the summer months 6-8 thousand people a week were dying in London. Gutenberg project book

[Krystal]

currently reading by Diane Chamberlain

['Aussie Rick']

I had one of those moments where I couldn't decide what to read, flicking from a book on the Civil War, to a bomber mission over Berlin, Napoleonic Wars, to the Romans but finally settled on; "Pozieres: The Anzac Story" by Scott Bennett.

by Scott Bennett

[Tom]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "I had one of those moments where I couldn't decide what to read, flicking from a book on the Civil War, to a bomber mission over Berlin, Napoleonic Wars, to the Romans but finally settled on; "Pozieres: The Anzac Story" by Scott Bennett.

Sounds like a good choice. Interested to hear what you think of it.

Scott Bennett

['Aussie Rick']

Will let you know for sure :)

[Michael]

Have started
byHerbert A. Werner

Nearly halfway through the book and really enjoying it.

[Zach]

Just finished "The Dictators" by Richard Overy. Here is my review:

An excellent investigation of the similarities and differences of Hitler's Germany and Stalin's Russia. Where Overy succeeds is in describing the relationships of the two dictators to their people. He has successfully opened up a partial understanding of the question, "Why would Germans and Russians go along with this?" Instead of blaming ignorance, misinformation, and deceit Overy has explained the ideological constructs of the regimes.

This book, pointed out in Overy's introduction, is not a duel biography. Instead, the aims are a statistical, and empirical examination of two of the most corrupt leaders under two of the most corrupt systems in the history of the world.

As a young history teacher, I have plans to use this book extensively. An excellent addition to my early book collection. 4 stars because 600 pages in, I found myself yearning to see the last page. Amazing otherwise.
Richard Overy

[Zach]

Because it was the only book I could find on the road (I am traveling Europe right now, and am located in Northern Spain right now), I am reading ¨Lie Down with Lions¨ by Ken Follet. This is my first Follet and I am not loving it. While the history is great, the story is quick and I am not sure I love the characters.

I have heard that The Pillars of the Earth is better.
Ken Follett

[Jill H.]

Am just finishing up
byByron Farwell.
It's a quick read but extremely interesting and well written. He is one of my favorite historians. Will follow it up with
by the same author.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Better Jill.

[Jill H.]

Thanks, Bentley.....I've got the hang of it now :o)

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

You see - that did not take you long.

['Aussie Rick']

I have just started reading "War Dogs" by Michael Lemish which is a short history of the use of dogs during wartime. The preface to my book started with this:


"In life the firmest friend
The first to welcome, foremost to defend
Whose honest heart is still his master's own
Who labors, fights, lives, breathes for him alone."

Noel Gordon, Lord Byron

by Michael G. Lemish

[Alisa]

Zach wrote: "Because it was the only book I could find on the road (I am traveling Europe right now, and am located in Northern Spain right now), I am reading ¨Lie Down with Lions¨ by Ken Follet. This is my fi..."

Zach, thanks for the note. Remember to include all the books you mention, in this case including The Pillars of the Earth.
by Ken Follett

[Patricrk]

Just finished Stalingrad to Berlin: The German Defeat in the East by Earl Ziemke no cover-page or author photo available. This is a 1968 publication so while it used some soviet sources there are probably more available now. This book seldom goes below the division level in relating the story. Available as a download or can be read on-line from the army historical site. I used a PFD download 70MB and the reader I was using didn't keep track of where I was when I left the book. Two columns of text on each page so each page was scrolled through twice. I found it interesting and readable. http://www.history.army.mil/html/abou...

[Alisa]

Perhaps the world's ugliest shellfish is the subject of theft and smuggling and illegal international trade. Yes, a clam. Who knew? The first couple of pages have me hooked, just started this today.
by Craig Welch

['Aussie Rick']

I'm currently reading; "Nineteen Weeks" by Norman Moss.



by Norman Moss

[Patricrk]

Just finished by Matt Ridley

Prosperity for all is possible if we don't let government and vested interests stop our technology development. Idea's have sex and the world wide web is a facilitator. The world has been running out of resources for the last two hundred years and disaster is just a decade away ever since the start of Industrial revolution. Want the world to be prosperous?, then encourage trade and specialization. Self sufficiency is a sure way to a poor quality life. Worth reading to get a different view on "how bad" things are.

[Jason]

I just started reading by Annie Jacobsen. Barely started it, but it has sucked me in completely. Really enjoying it so far. I believe it is on the NYT best seller's list this week too.

['Aussie Rick']

Hi Jason, I've seen that book about everywhere over here in Australia, let me know how you go with it once you have finished as it sounds quite interesting.

I'm reading a historical novel that has been highly recommended by other readers who enjoy the Napoleonic period:

by R.F. Delderfield

[Jason]

'Aussie Rick' wrote: "Hi Jason, I've seen that book about everywhere over here in Australia, let me know how you go with it once you have finished as it sounds quite interesting.

I'm reading a historical novel that h..."

Sure Rick. Will do. Hope you enjoy your new book, looks like it has a great rating.

p.s. sorry I got us both in trouble. ;-)

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hi Jason, make sure to do the complete citation.

by R.F. Delderfield

All, always bookcover, then the author's photo when available and always the author's link which is the author's name in linkable text.

Jason, Aussie Rick is always in trouble (lol). I am only joking.

[Jill H.]

by Ian Ousby

I just finished and was fascinated with this book which gave, what I thought, was a non-prejudiced look at Paris (and Vichy) and its citizenry during the Occupation. It attempted to objectively dissect the behavior, either defeatist or resistant, of a city under the heel of the Nazis. Although not an apologist for Petain, the author presents him as an aged man who thought he was doing the right thing for France. It is a book that the reader will either love or hate, depending on one's perception of that dark period in the history of the City of Light and France.

[Michael]

Started reading byW.H.L. Watson so far so good.

[Krystal]

I have started to read by Michael Scott. I was reading it on my way to London and never finished so now that I got the lastest book in the series I will be reading the whole Immortal Secrets of Nicholas Flammel.

['Aussie Rick']

I am about to start "Atlantic" by Simon Winchester.


by Simon Winchester

[Zach]

I have started to do research and read on the Cold War. As a history teacher, I most enjoy teaching subjects that have the largest effects on my students. Right now, The Cold War and The Arab-Israeli conflict are those events. I started with a book I bought in Spain. It is called "A Fiery Peace in a Cold War" by Neil Sheehan. I will leave a review after I finish, I am currently on page 140.
Neil Sheehan

[Alisa]

Francesca, please make sure that you cite books and authors according to the requirement in our club's guidelines. It allows people to see what and who you are referring to and the software populates the cite so that those who are interested in these specific works can find where they are referenced. Your cites would look like this:

Stuart Woods
Richard W. Wise

If you have any trouble using the add book/author feature let us know, but it is above the comment box and quite easy to use.
Thanks.

[Emily]

This is kind of an atypical history book, but I figured I'd venture out a little bit.
It's called The Evolution of The American Dream (by Skandalaris and Clark), and is essentially a history of the concept of the American Dream in our society. It's absolutely fascinating. I'm very entrepreneurial, and I'd say entrepreneurship is the modern interpretation of the American Dream, so it's interesting to look back and see past ideals.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hello Emily,

Have you introduced yourself on the introduction thread. That is one of our guidelines that should be checked off first. Because we give you links to all of the rules and guidelines and the link or the how to on how to use the goodreads feature for adding books and authors.

Our citation rule is not optional:

by Bob Skandalaris

Always add the book cover, then the author's photo when available and always the author's link which is the author's name in linkable text. This process helps the goodreads software populate our site correctly.

[Patricrk]

just finished by Paula Szuchman andJenny Anderson. A humorous and interesting marital advice book using basic economics and game theory to take some of the emotion out of the subject.

Just starting by Maya Jasanoff. 75,000 people fled after the revolutionary war. (2.5% of the population) This is their story. Just got to the point where they have left.

[Jill H.]

Currently reading:

by Alan Riding (no photo available).

This book looks at the attitudes and work of the French cultural population (artist, authors, actors) during the occupation of Paris. The author is attempting to answer the oft-asked question......were they collaborators or survivors trying to keep their art alive? I have noted an apologist tone to the narrative but am not far enough into the book to really support that impression. It is a very interesting subject and at this point I am enjoying this well-researched look at Nazi controlled France and Paris in particular.

[Alisa]

Jill, I will be interested to hear what you think of it. I read a book last year that I found enlightening and was my first foray into the subject. Although the central figure and topic was not art and culture, it was certainly touched on throughout.
by Agnes Humbert

[Jill H.]

I will post my opinion when I complete the book.....it is one of three that I am reading so it may be a couple of weeks before I finish it.
Here is another book on the Occupation that you might find worthwhile. It was well done and I was interested in the manner in which the author portrayed Petain and Vichy.

by Ian Ousby (no photo available).

[Alisa]

TBR list has one more title, thanks! Yes, so many books, there aren't enough hours in teh day (at least for those of us who have to work for a living.)