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: Tim O'Brien
Published by: Flamingo
Submitted By: Adele Appel
I’m new to this – so this book may have already been listed. Novel of stories about the Vietnam war. The images and language are gut wrenching and shattering. The character of Sharpe is also fiction but he “reads” like…
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Written by: Conn Iggulden
Published by: Harper Collins
Submitted By: Jack Jiang
This is the third book of the Emperor series.Julius Caesar,after returning to Rome from his term in Spain with his mighty legion, has taken all his legions north to war with the Gallic tribes, in what would be known as…
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Written by: Mark Urban
Published by: Faber and Faber
Submitted By: luke wynes
Very well written book! Highly recommend it.Mark Urban’s discription of all 10 Generals is amazing.
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Written by: Allan Mallinson
Published by: Bantam Press
Submitted By: jon gordon
These start just before Sharpe finished and follow Matthew Hervey of the Sixth Dragoons. If you like Sharpe, try these books!
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Written by: A.A.Attanasio
Published by: Sceptre
Submitted By: Janine James
This is the second in a trilogy of Arthur stories. It was this book that had me hooked on any thing concerning Arthur and celtic Britain. I also recommend the first in the trilogy, The Dragon and the Unicorn, it’s…
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Written by: Conn Iggluden
Published by: Delacorte Press
Submitted By: brian falk
This book is a must read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction. Iggluden takes you to the battle fields and you feel as if you are standing next to Genghis as he is giving orders, as he is riding across…
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Written by: David Gemmel
Published by: Black Swan
Submitted By: Stewart Gardener
This is the first book in a series of three about the story of Troy and follows a number of characters, some famous, some not so, and is thoroughly entertaining. The exchanges between the soldiers throughout this book really bring…
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Written by: Ken Follett
Published by: Macmillan
Submitted By: Ann Madonna
This is not exactly a sequel to Pillars of the Earth because it occurs about 180 years later but it’s set in Kingsbridge and concerns decendants of the original families. Carris and Merthin are the central characters and they live…
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Written by: Robyn Young
Published by: Penguin Group 2006
Submitted By: Jason Kobrin
What a great book. This is the story of a young Templar Knight named William Campbell. The story starts with William as a boy and goes into adulthood. The story takes the reader to many different places and introduces many…
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Written by: Michael Curtis Ford
Published by: Thomas Dunne Books
Submitted By: brian falk
Very good story, takes place after the death of Attila the Hun. Tells the story of how his son not only conquers the roman army but avenges the theft of his father’s burial site. Excellent read. Kept me interested from…
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