The History Book Club discussion

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Hi. My name is Jimmy Pappas. I have been in this group for a while checking in on favorite topics and making a few comments, but I am introducing myself for the first time.

I was born in Boston. I have a BA in English with a minor in education from Bridgewater State University. I have an MA in English literature from Rivier University.

After college, I served in Vietnam for the military as an English instructor. I taught English to South Vietnamese soldiers and then they trained with American pilots. Before going to Vietnam, my training in how to teach English as a second language was with soldiers from all over the world. I actually watched the moon landing with Libyan soldiers. How cool is that. We cheered a great accomplishment for all humanity.

My main career was as a teacher. I retired a few years back. My claim to fame as a teacher was a high school philosophy class. That is not often taught at that level. I have never done anything to equal what a great thrill that was. It was a huge success.

Welcome Jimmy, thank you for your very interesting introduction and relating your experiences in teaching. Thank you for your service. We are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:

by Candice Millard

More information:
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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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hi All,

My name is Ben and I live in Sydney, Australia. History is a relatively new hobby of mine, but as I have always been an avid reader. I am quickly enjoying this new avenue of adventure and have started reading along with some of the books for this moth. Any must read suggestions are welcome.

Cheers,

Welcome Ben, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from Sydney, Australia. We are happy that you will be reading some of the monthly book offerings and will look forward to your participation.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:

by Candice Millard

More 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hello Group,

My name is Kevin and I live in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA. I've always loved reading, particularly history, for the way it lets me look at the world, seeing paths and connections that I might otherwise miss. I appreciate novels for the chance to see things through someone else's eyes and, maybe, opening my own more. I think reading history does the same with the added benefit that what you see may actually be something that happened.

Welcome Kevin, thank you for your interesting introduction concerning your interest in history. We are happy that you have joined our group from Springfield, Massachusetts. Please feel free to participate in the many ongoing discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:

by Ron Chernow

More 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hello everyone. My name is Kevin and I am from Ohio. I fell in love with studying history through the scope of the academic discipline political science. My primary focus is studying roll call voting of legislatures when passing landmark legislation. I grew fond of this theme while pursuing a Masters degree in political science. Although, my scope is quantitative in nature, I have to appreciate the background narratives of the empirical analysis such as the roll call voting during the New Deal and Gilded Age. Understanding the history of roll call voting can give use a better explanation on voting patterns today.

My rationale for joining the group is to collaborate over research questions and hypothesizing our theories through the scope of theoretical frameworks.

Kevin, a warm welcome to you from all of us at the History Book Club. We are happy that you joined us from Ohio. Thank you too for your very interesting introduction.

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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 Mary Beard

More 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.

Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

Hello, my name is Lu. I'm a college student and casual reader from Austria. History has always intrigued me but I never looked into it outside of school. My history knowledge is quite limited and Eurocentric so I'm hoping to broaden my understanding of global history.

If anyone has some recommendations for essential history books (on any country/region and time period), I'd be very grateful :-)

Cheers!

Hello, Everyone,
My name is Charles. I'm a history nut. I live in Kentucky, was born in England, and was brought up in Uganda and Newfoundland. My history interests span East Africa, Canada, England, the USA, and many other countries. My degrees are economics/english, and an MBA. I am also a stamp collector who loves the history captured in those tiny images. My collection focuses on (wait for it!) Uganda and Newfoundland!
Thanks!

A warm welcome Lu, from all of us in the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from Austria Thank you for your nice introduction and sharing your interests in history. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:

by Candice Millard

More 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Welcome Charles, we are happy that you have joined us in the History from Kentucky. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your varied interests in history and in stamp collecting.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

British History
American History
Africa

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books you mention should look:

by Ron Chernow

More 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Lorna wrote: "Welcome Charles, we are happy that you have joined us in the History from Kentucky. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your varied interests in history and in stamp collectin..."

Thanks so much, Lorna!

You are welcome, Charles.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hi all!

I'm Meredith from Chicago, IL, USA. I am interested in history as it is the foundation for what is happening today. It is an unending chain of events. Understanding the past makes the present easier to understand. Besides, history is filled with craziness. It's nice to know we're not alone.

Welcome to our group, Meredith! We have many different topics and books being discussed here so please feel free to explore and jump in.

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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 Mary Beard

More 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.

Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

hello group,

I am Jasmeet Singh, I am from Delhi, India. I am an engineering student. I have been always interested in history especially from the ancient Roman era and currently, I am interested in the Russian empire. please feel free to suggest me some good history books.

Thanks

hello group,

I am Alex and i love historical books

Welcome Jasmeet to the History Book Club. Thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your interests in history. We are happy that you have joined us from Delhi, India.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

Russia
Roman Empire - The History

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books you mention should look:

by Adrian Goldsworthy

More 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

A warm welcome Alex, from all of us in the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us. Thank you for your introduction. Please feel free to join in the many discussions.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:

by Candice Millard

More 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Exciting.

I'm "Harlow", from the United States. I'm a Black American (descendant of United States slavery) very interested in general history really, anything I'm not familiar with gets my attention.

Right at this moment, I'm most interested in gathering some books detailing the histories of Pacific Islanders (Australian Aboriginals, Maoris, Samoans, etc,.) as it seems there isn't a lot of books on the topic... I'm not sure where to look.

Welcome Harlow, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your varied interests in history.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

Australia/Oceania
World History

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books you mention should look:

by Tony Horwitz

More 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hi,
I am Katie. I am a student finishing my undergraduate history degree and minor in military history. I am interested in the decision-making process that happens before we enter a conflict. I also enjoy learning about anything related to the laws of war and the Hague. I just completed classes on Jeffersonian America and the History of Africa. They were both extremely interesting. I would like to learn more about the Rwanda Genocide. Finally, I am interested in the history of Syria. Any suggestions would be great.

Welcome Katie, to the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us. Thank you for your interesting introduction outlining your interests in history. We will look forward to you joining us in our discussions.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

Europe - European History
Africa

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books you mention should look:

by Candice Millard

More 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hi everyone, I'm Meg. I am a recent college graduate and I double majored in History and English. I miss the academic reading that I did in college and joined this group to read more history books. My concentration for my major was in American history, but I love all history. I am from Texas.

Welcome to our group, Meg! We have many different topics and books being discussed here so please feel free to explore and jump in.

Based on your post, you may find something to interest you in this topic:

American history

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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 Mary Beard

More 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.

Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

My name is Ryan. I am a high school history teacher in California. I am currently teaching U.S. and world history and am interested in intellectual history in the west.

Hello, I'm Vickie. I love history and couldn't find a book club that discussed the books I liked, so I Googled Nonfiction book clubs, and yours came up. I am a married mother with two adult children, and I work in an office. I am excited about sharing my opinions and gaining new perspectives on the types of books that I enjoy reading. Thank you.

Welcome Ryan, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from California. Thank you for your interesting introduction and sharing your interests in history.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

American History
World History

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how books you mention should look:

by Ron Chernow

More 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

A warm welcome Vickie, from all of us in the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us. Thank you for your nice introduction. Please feel free to join in the many discussions that we have.

There are many folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well so please feel free to explore our many diverse threads. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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 an example of how the books you mention should look:

by Candice Millard

More 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 the moderators. We look forward to your participation.

Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hi I’m Stuart
I live in Cheltenham UK. I was never a big reader but always loved history documentaries growing up, obviously a large proportion of which were on WW2. Within the last year I’ve stared to read history avidly and I’m starting to branch out, though only slightly. I’m in a real Napoleonic Wars phase at the moment and was wondering what one volume book does it the most justice as I will be embarking on Andrew Roberts Napoleon The Great soon. I’d also like to know what’s the best book to read on the entirety of the British Empire that gives a fair and balanced viewpoint. As you can imagine in the UK it’s glossed over and never got a mention at growing up. Ps I’m also a complete Titanic nut, always have been

Stuart wrote: "Hi I’m Stuart
I live in Cheltenham UK. I was never a big reader but always loved history documentaries growing up, obviously a large proportion of which were on WW2. Within the last year I’ve star..."

I just bought by Andrew Roberts
Maybe we can start a discussion if enough people want to read it.

Sounds like a plan I really enjoyed his Churchill biography

What a nice introduction, Stuart. We welcome you to The History Book Club. We have a variety of folders which may interest you. There are many topics for you to peruse and we have discussions on lots of different books. Hope you can join in.

Based on your post, you may find something to interest you in these topics:

British history
Napoleonic Wars

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what else we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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 Mary Beard

More 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.

Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

Welcome to our group, Ungur! We have many different topics and books being discussed here so please feel free to explore and jump in.

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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 Mary Beard

More 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.

Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History

Hello,
My name is Philip and I am an expat English language tutor living in Ukraine.
My main interests are recent history, Europe and the Soviet Union.

The Gates of Europe: A History of Ukraine

Chernobyl: The History of a Nuclear Catastrophe

Welcome Philip, to the History Book Club. We are happy that you have joined us from the Ukraine. Thank you for your very interesting introduction and telling about your interests in history.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

Europe - European History
Russia

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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by Serhii Plokhy

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Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Hi there, My names Matty, Im 26 from Surrey, UK. Currently learning more in depth bout WW1 as well as looking at various social movements throughout history. Enjoyed History in school but was distracted in my education by personal matters so now making up for some lost learning! :)
Going to see if I can grab your current book quickly Blood in the water and catch up...

Hi All,

I’m joining from Boston, Mass. I enjoy reading history and am looking to make a concerted effort to read more history in the coming months, particularly American political history, although I expect to dabble in other areas as well.

Looking forward to seeing what others are reading and discussing!

Welcome Matty, we are happy that you have joined us in the History Book Club from Surrey, UK. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your current interests in history. We look forward to your participation in the group discussions.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

The First World War

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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by Heather Ann Thompson

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Lorna
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Welcome LiviLibre, we are happy that you have joined us in the History from Boston, Massachusetts. Thank you for your interesting introduction and outlining your interests in history. We look forward to your participation.

Based on your areas of interest, you may want to explore the following focus areas:

American History
Philosophy and Politics

There are many other folders where you can discuss topics that may interest you as well. Here is a list of focus areas:

History Book Club's Focus Areas

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by Ron Chernow

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https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

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Lorna,
Assisting Moderator (T) - Civil Rights and Supreme Court

Welcome everyone to the History Book Club - we are glad to have you with us.

Hello, Everyone

My name is Andrea Engle. A home-grown Texan, I graduated from Rice University with a degree in History and English. I am the Comptroller of an architectural firm. History fascinates me.

Andrea, a warm welcome to you from all of us at the History Book Club. We are happy that you joined us from Texas.

I suggest you check out our homepage and see what we have to offer. You can access it through this link:

History Book Club main page

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by Mary Beard

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If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask us moderators. I look forward to your postings.

Vicki
Assisting Moderator – Ancient Roman History