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(last edited Jul 01, 2012 02:11AM)
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Hi Dennis, Helena,
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welcome to the group.
For this club 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.
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and the orientation to get you started:
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Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators.
Best wishes,
André

Most of the major sites are in North London. Did you go to school in L..."
Hi Bentley, no I did not study in London, I studied in the South of England in Portsmouth, which is also rich in history as it is a naval town.
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André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music
(last edited Jul 01, 2012 03:39AM)
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Helena wrote: "Subsequently, I published books..."
Hi Helena, please take a moment to read our guidelines and rules and regulations, which you can access by clicking on the links in my post 5114.
Since we do not tolerate any kind of self-promotion or spam by writers, publishers etc. please remove that part including the link from your introduction post.
Thanks,
André
Hi Helena, please take a moment to read our guidelines and rules and regulations, which you can access by clicking on the links in my post 5114.
Since we do not tolerate any kind of self-promotion or spam by writers, publishers etc. please remove that part including the link from your introduction post.
Thanks,
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What a fascinating bio and introduction. I always feel humbled in the presence of established authors and historians here in this lil' ole book group."
Dennis wrote: "Me too and I just got here."
Thank you, Craig, and welcome, Dennis. As someone living overseas and moving regularly, it's really important to have a virtual network of people with similar interests. I look forward to chatting with you both about good history and historical fiction!
Helena

Most of the major sites are in North London. Did you g..."
Cloe, nice to have you on board! I lived in Portsmouth for two years, or more precisely in Southsea. As you said, some amazing history took place in Portsmouth, and I cannot stand on the Round Tower without thinking what it would have looked liked in Nelson's day. Again, welcome aboard!
Helena

welcome to the group.
For this club 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 ..."
Andre,
Thanks for the comprehensive welcome and the links.
Helena
Welcome Maya, Megan and Helena. We're so glad you joined us here, it's a great place for conversations and discovery about history.


I'm Kate,21 years old and living in Salisbury (right by Stonehenge)England. I have just finished a degree in Ancient and Medieval history,and my dissertation title was whether noble laywomen in the 12th and 13th centuries held any real power.
I'm interested in always expanding my historical knowledge! Any books suggestions will be happily explored.
That's pretty much why I'm here!
Kate
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André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music
(last edited Jul 02, 2012 05:23AM)
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Hi Kate,
welcome to the group - and congrats for finishing the degree!
For this club 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.
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by
Richard Holbrooke
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
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http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
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Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators.
Best wishes,
André
welcome to the group - and congrats for finishing the degree!
For this club 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 the book you mentioned should look:


More information can be found here:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators.
Best wishes,
André



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 the book should look:


More 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.




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 the book should look:


More 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.

Welcome Lisa and Bill. Hope you can join in on some of the book discussions here. There are several, both non-fiction and fiction.
Hi Lisa and Bill, welcome to the group.
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYBODY!!!
Best,
André
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYBODY!!!
Best,
André

Thank you for your time.
Happy 4th!!!

For this club 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 a book you mention should look:


More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators. Thanks and glad you joined us. Happy reading!

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André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music
(last edited Jul 05, 2012 01:22AM)
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Hi Jeannine,
welcome to the group!
For this club 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 the book you mentioned should look:
by
Richard Holbrooke
More information can be found here:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators.
Best wishes,
André
welcome to the group!
For this club 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 the book you mentioned should look:


More information can be found here:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators.
Best wishes,
André


Helena, although you are constantly on the move, our History Club is always just a click away.
Kate from England, I’ve been watching most of the Wimbledon matches on television. It’s great competition along with a bit of fine history and Royalty.
Lisa, the club thrives on recommendations! Search around the different sites for comments as well as the “favorite” book listings of individuals. Contribute too!
Bill, I see where you enjoy military history too. It’s amazing how much recorded history involves war and militaries. There is no escape!
Scarlet, you noted you are a nurse (there is no average) and I see you like to observe people. Why are people and nations always fighting?
And to Jeannine from Boston, that’s the city I was born in, a Boston baby!


And, there is NO way I will read 50 books this year, but I have already read more than what I read last year!
Hi E.J.! Welcome to the best little international history book club on the net! :-) We've got great books, discussions and people here so pull up a chair and get comfy.
For this club 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 a book you mention should look:
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Robert K. Massie
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If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators. Thanks and glad you joined us. Happy reading!
For this club 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 a book you mention should look:


More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
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Hi Allison! Welcome to the best little international history book club on the net! :-) We've got great books, discussions and people here so pull up a chair and get comfy.
For this club 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 a book you mention should look:
by
Robert K. Massie
More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators. Thanks and glad you joined us. Happy reading!
For this club 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 a book you mention should look:


More information:
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Take a moment to read our guidelines:
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If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators. Thanks and glad you joined us. Happy reading!
Hi Tracey! Welcome to the best little international history book club on the net! :-) We've got great books, discussions and people here so pull up a chair and get comfy.
For this club 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 a book you mention should look:
by
Robert K. Massie
More information:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
and the orientation to get you started:
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If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators. Thanks and glad you joined us. Happy reading!
For this club 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 a book you mention should look:


More information:
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Take a moment to read our guidelines:
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I saw somewhere that some section will be reading 'What Hath God Wrought'. Could someone let me know which section?
I am generally interested in economic, social, and cultural history. The areas I am most interested in are the transition times, especially Rome to Europe. I am also interested in American and English history. This has mostly developed since my college days. Most of the books I read now are at the upper undergraduate to graduate level of research.
I am in Sunnyvale, CA (what we call Sili Valley (think silicon)). Look at my books to see what else I'm interested in.
I _think_ I got the referencing correct, but let me know if not.




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André, Honorary Contributor - EMERITUS - Music
(last edited Jul 08, 2012 12:47AM)
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Hi Lori,
welcome to the group!
A great first post, with all the citations!
As you can see below it is not necessary to add the link to the book - though I always do that too.
Also we add the writer's portrait first and then the link.
For this club 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 the book you mentioned should look:
by
Richard Holbrooke
More information can be found here:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators.
Best wishes,
André
welcome to the group!
A great first post, with all the citations!
As you can see below it is not necessary to add the link to the book - though I always do that too.
Also we add the writer's portrait first and then the link.
For this club 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 the book you mentioned should look:


More information can be found here:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
Take a moment to read our guidelines:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
and the orientation to get you started:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
If you have any questions feel free to ask any of the moderators.
Best wishes,
André
Welcome E.J. , Allison and Tracy!
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
Best,
André
Apart from all the fascinating discussions on history we also have quite a few fine threads on music - all kinds from all places.
Come and take a look/listen if you like.
Best,
André



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.
This is how a book you might have interest in should look:


More 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.

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.
This is how a book you might have interest in should look:


More 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.
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