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: Edward Rutherfurd
Published by: Arrow Books Ltd.
Submitted By: David M. Dunaj
A real jewel of a novel. If you love James Michener or have read Rutherfurd’s Sarum, you will not be disappointed. This time, Rutherfurd takes on Russian history from A.D. 180 to the 20th century from the perspective of two…
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Written by: Jim Butcher
Published by: Ace Publishing
Submitted By: Vinny Ciurleo
This book was an excellent book full of plots, and great fights. This book is a real page turner, and I can’t wait to read the next one.
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Written by: Jullian Spillsbury
Published by: Cassell Military
Submitted By: Will McMahon
I usually find academic reading to be dull and pedantic. However, this book is refreshingly easy to read. Plenty of primary sources.
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Written by: Richard Doetsch
Published by: Dell Publishing Company
Submitted By: Bleu Marceaux
A great read if you are looking for something that has action, stealth, adventure, and well developed characters. If that is what you’re looking for that’s what you will get if you read this and its sequel The Thieves of…
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Written by: Conn Iggulden
Published by: HarperCollins
Submitted By: jason
It is the first book in what is called the “emperor series” it is pretty entertaining as well as a learning experience
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Written by: Penina K. Spinka
Published by: HarperCollins Publishers
Submitted By: Yoli Rector
This book was a serendipity find. There are immense details of the life of 14th century North America [what is present day upper New York/ lower Toronto borders]. Spinka imparts an insightful understanding of the differences in tribal spirituality/religion and…
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Written by: Adrian Goldsworthy
Published by: Phoenix Press
Submitted By: david neve
Greatly detailed and very interesting to read.Takes you back in time…
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Written by: Jonathan Green
Published by: Black Library
Submitted By: david neve
I’ve just been introduced to the warhammer 40,000 series of books. Hard to get into at first but stay with it as they turn out to be very thrilling and action orientated..loved this one.
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Written by: Morgan Llywelyn
Published by: St. Martin's Press
Submitted By: Steven Till
Historical fiction set in 10th century Ireland. It follows the story of Brian Boru, an Irish king who led his people out of oppression and into a golden age.
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Written by: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche
Published by: HarperPerennial
Submitted By: Dave Roffe
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche is, without question, the finest novel I’ve read so far last year, and I’ll be very surprised if I read anything as good in 2008. HOAYS is the story of three…
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