I assume you're here at this website because you like my books. Good. And that also means you might like the books I enjoy reading, and that all of us might enjoy the books that you read, so this is simply a place where we can exchange news of books - any books - not just historical novels. Tell us if you've read something wonderful and entertaining, and we'll post your recommendations and reviews here. And, please, let us know what you think of these recommendations!
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Written by: Amanda Foreman
Published by: Penguin
Submitted By: Martyn Barrow
A World on Fire is a remarkable achievement. It is a history of the American Civil War taken from the very novel perspective of the relationship between Britain and the US during the war. Hence the principal characters are Lord…
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Written by: Stephen Hand
Published by: Puffin
Submitted By: Robert Douglas
The Fighting Fantasy series was founded back in the early 1980’s by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. Being games enthusiasts (understatement!) they also established the famous Games Workshop, which demanded much of their time to manage, so they commissioned fellow…
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Written by: Patrick O'Brien
Published by: Harper
Submitted By: Will Vanstone
A great read, an adventure full of espionage and danger, but before starting this I would recommend to read the books before this book to have a greater understanding of the series. This series of 21 books has 2 main…
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Written by: Alexander Pope
Published by: McBooks Press
Submitted By: Will Vanstone
A great read for people interested in naval history – great read.
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Written by: C. S. Forester
Published by: Penguin
Submitted By: Will Vanstone
A great read even for young readers, gripping story each chapter you uncover a new adventure. A great read, I really recommend it.!
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Written by: Gordon Doherty
Published by: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Submitted By: Gordon Doherty
(This review submitted by the book’s author) The storm is upon us, Haga. The answers you seek dance within its wrath . . . 1071 AD. Emperor Romanus Diogenes has rekindled the guttering flame of Byzantium. Yet in the…
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Written by: Alan Lawrence
Published by: Mainsail Voyages Press Ltd
Submitted By: Georgie Evans
Historical naval novel set around the war of Greek Independence. Influenced by Patrick O’Brian the book has it’s own great vivid characters, plot and locations. I was really taken by how I fell in to the scenes and easily enjoyed…
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Written by: Jeff Shaara
Published by: Ballantine Books
Submitted By: Michael Finkenbinder
This is the first book of a WWII trilogy. Excellent reading with plenty of historical background that helps you to understand what was going on, top to bottom, during the war.
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Written by: Paul Reid
Published by: Lake Union Publishing
Submitted By: Charlotte
I recommend this beautifully-written and exciting novel about a young couple who find themselves serving on opposite sides during the Irish War of Independence 1919-1921. Hard choices must be made between love and loyalty with a host of other memorable…
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Written by: Richard Foreman
Published by: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Submitted By: Emily Klimova
Another instalment in the successful Sword of Empire series. This story follows on some years after the events of Praetorian, and offers the usual combination of great dialogue, engaging characters and a well-executed battle-scene. The historical setting is excellently maintained…
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