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: Dudley Pope
Published by: Mcbooks Press
Submitted By: peter
we first meet Lt. (Lord) Ramage in the Mediteranean, under orders of Nelson. We follow him for thirteen books, fighting (and outsmarting) Napoleon’s navy & army. A very good read, full of detail on the British Navy during the Napoleonic…
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Written by: Nicholas Monsarrat
Published by: Cassell
Submitted By: amy blackadder-james
Without doubt the best naval book I’ve ever read, given to me by a navy man when I was in the naval reserve. Running Proud follows the life of one sailor, cursed to live forever…don’t want to give too much…
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Written by: Michael Eisner
Published by: Doubleday
Submitted By: William
Very detailed, with solid narration through two main characters. A Spanish Knight Don Francisco de Montcada sets off on the seventh Crusade, he returns to the care of his friend a Monk called Brother Lucas. Lucas gets the Knight to…
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Written by: Pete McCarthy
Published by: Hodder and Stoughton
Submitted By: Christina Snyder
This is a very witty book that takes the reader on a journey from Cork to Dongeal (Yes! Patrick Harper country!) and then onto a finish in Dublin. It’s the story of one man’s attempt to get a handle on…
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Written by: Van Gulik, Robert (Editor)
Published by: Dover, NY, 1976
Submitted By: Robert Rath
I confess that I first read this book because it was assigned in my Civilizations of Asia class. In fact, most people only read it because it will get them a grade. Which is a pity, because it’s an excellent…
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Written by: J.R.R. Tolkien
Published by: Houghton Mifflin
Submitted By: Rita
Having read the “Rings” trilogy in school I had to do a re-read when the Peter Jackson movies came out. What a treat to rediscover the language of Tolkien. “Return of the King” is my favorite of the three. Like…
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Written by: Lian Hearn
Published by: Picador
Submitted By: Geraint
A truly fantastic read. Set in the land of the Otori it tells the story of a young man called Tekeo whose family is murdered but whose quest for vengance conflicts with his relatives who are part of a clan…
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Written by: Robert Gould Shaw edited by Russell Duncan
Published by: University of Georgia Press
Submitted By: Manuel Browne
After seeing the film “Glory” I was very interested in learning more about the central character Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. I found this book and was immediately taken by the intimacy of it. Reading Shaw’s actual letters gave me a…
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Written by: Mark Urban
Published by: Faber & Faber
Submitted By: Simon O'Connor, John Jeffers, William Carter, Jason, Zachary Mallett, A. Whittick
The First Band of Brothers– This book is a cracking read. The author peels away layers of myth and tells it like it was. The officer who hid in his tent to avoid a battle gets his due, so does…
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Written by: James Clavell
Published by: Flame
Submitted By: lee howard
I am surprised this is not on here as it is one of the best historical novels of all time (in my opinion). It is the story of John Blackthorne who ends up in the middle of fueding Japanese warlords…
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