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In the Wake of the Plague: The Black Death and the World It Made

by Norman F. Cantor

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Bob said: " This is a minutely reported historical perspective on the Black Plague from a viewpoint of today's modern medical knowledge. It covers a detailed timeline of the plagues in Europe, their effects on the fabric of society, the transmission vehicles of ...more "

Mar 24, 2009 06:25PM · see review

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Letters of the Century: America 1900-1999

by Stephen J. Adler

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Bob said: " This book is a collection of letters which were written by people famous and mundane alike. The letters generally revolved around important historical happenings or inventions, but are often quite personal and paint a picture of the times in which th ...more "

Mar 24, 2009 06:16PM · see review

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Salt: A World History

by Mark Kurlansky

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Bob said: " This book is a history of salt mining from Stone Age to Present. It details the effect salt has had on society and culture (much of which is truly astonishing information). If you enjoy historical books, or "fact books" this one is a good read. ...more "

Mar 24, 2009 06:12PM · see review