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: Steven Pressfield
Published by: Doubleday
Submitted By: Adrian Curtin
The historical detail and storyline of The Afghan Campaign allows the reader to appreciate the difficulties a regular soldier of the Macedonian army under Alexander The Great would have had to endure during the conquering of Afghanistan. The images created…
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Written by: Robin Hobb
Published by: Voyager
Submitted By: Melissa
This is the first book of The Farseer Trilogy. I love both fantasy and historical fiction, this series is fantasy fiction and is awesome!
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Written by: Elizabeth Chadwick
Published by: Sphere publishing 2006
Submitted By: ALISON KALOTKA
This book is set in 13th C France and follows the life of Bridget, an ancestor of Mary Magdalene, whose unbroken female lineage has kept a legacy of wisdom alive for 1000 years. As with all stories of this time,…
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Written by: Iain Gale
Published by: HarperCollins
Submitted By: Steven Shaw
An absolutely brilliant book and endorsed by Bernard Cornwell himself. The descriptions of the battle and the four main characters are compelling and very authenticate. If you like Sharpe then you will enjoy this book. I will eagerly await this…
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Written by: C.S. Forester
Published by: Back Bay Books
Submitted By: William Astley
I guess most of the people reading this have already read Hornblower but if you haven’t I wholeheartedly recomend this book. You’ll have to read the first two before this; I recomend this one because it is, in my opinion…
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Written by: Samn Barone
Published by: Century
Submitted By: Vaness Esquivel
This is an amazing book that takes us back in time to before Babylon and to the first walled city… I found the story spell bounding, easy to read and the characters convincing. (Andries Burger)
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Written by: Jack Higgins
Published by: HarperCollins, first published 1975; still in print by other publishers.
Submitted By: Frederick Thiede
The absolute classic, one of the best thriller/adventure books ever written. The Order: “Bring me Churchill out of England.”- Adolf Hitler, September 16, 1943 The Plan: To kidnap the Prime Minister during a quiet weekend at a country house in…
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Written by: James L Nelson
Published by: Corgi
Submitted By: Ryan Quint
An excellent story line following Captain Samuel Bowater starting with Fort Sumter and progressing to the battle of New Orleans. Unlike Cornwell’s works, this book covers the war on the waters. Two thumbs up.
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Written by: Jason Odinvindr Roach
Published by: Xlibris
Submitted By: Jason Odinvindr Roach
This book is comprised of poems that tell of the deeds of courageous warriors, valiant soldiers, and admirable leaders. The selfless acts and names of these brave souls echo throughout history. It tells of the men and women who forsook…
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Written by: BRIAN JAQUES
Published by: Red Fox
Submitted By: PETE
1st I would like to agree with some person (can’t remember who) that this book is great. It is about the son of a khan of the wolf tribe in Mongolia called Temujin uge. ***spoiler here (though it becomes obvious…
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