Those with an interest in history should read ALL of ...
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Those with an interest in history should read ALL of of David McCullough's books no matter what the title or subject.-this book will lead one to read further detail about each of these "Brave Companions", as I am currently doing.
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A book EVERYONE that's interested in the true history of religion must read (especially ministers and teachers). How we got to where we are today in all our doctrines.
1757911
great history-fascinating reading-going far beyond the usual biased histories
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Eric Hobsbawm is one of the best historians I have read. I have read his entire series - Age of Revolution, Capital, Empire, and Extremes. Hobsbawm goes much beyond just recouting historical events. He relates them to other disciplines like Literature, Arts, Science (yes, science and technology), architecture, and many more aspects of life.

This series starts with the French Revolution and ends with the disintegration of Soviet Union. The vast canvas painted by Hobsbawm is truly insightful. This series is particularly helpful in understanding the birth of nation states, the evolution of democracy, and the traumatic finale in the middle of the last century. Hobsbawm open acceptance of a having a 'point of view' is indeed refreshing. His Marxian approach is helpful in making sense of the events of the last 2.5 centuries.

My most important learning from Hobsbawm is that if we do not learn from the past, we will not be able to handle the future. I strongly recommend all four books as required reading for anyone who wishes to understand how we got to this point in History.
951376
Such fascinating insights into a tragic part of our history.  Don't miss it!
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The books gave me a renewed interest in history, in the people that created it and the lives they touched.
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a great way to learn about that part of history,  very very good
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There is so much information written over the many centuries, that is brought together here in this first book. I am finding it difficult to put it down. As a history fan, this fascinates me. It helps to put everything into perspective, and allows us a glimpse into his early years, that the church authorized canons do not allow, and that researchers and scholars have asked so often: "Why?" Why is this missing? Was it deliberately left out? I, for one will be waiting impatiently for the other two books.
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Of real interest to any one interested in the real history of ancient Rome and the people who ruled over it.
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I was a young child during the second world war and reading about it is something that everyone should read so that we don't forget . As an adult I knew a nurse from that time,a and I so regret not realizing what she went through. This book is a must read for people who love history.
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It gave me a chance to learn or refresh so much of our very important history.  All Americans should read something like this every few years. The Patroits were so very brave and stood to loose everything, and many did.  They fought for everything, but hadn't the bare essentials.  How many of us would do something similar today?

The author has done us all a great service in researching and writing his book.
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Ken Follett is an exceptional writer of historical fiction.  As a teacher of European history, I always assigned PILLARS OF THE EARTH as the summer reading.  His trilogy is exceptional.  I recommend these to all who have an interest in the conflicts of the 20th century and who are interested in the background of many of our current world problems
3606492
A must read for anyone who loves history and the necessary story that must be told.  History does repeat so a different time frame and details are only changes to the sameness.
673298
Great book for all who love history. Easy to read - made of many short stories so you can stop and start almost anytime.
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One must have a talent to write about history in such vivid and colorful style, being able to give an overview of all aspects of a period - wars, heroes and politicians of the epoch, way of living, arts, medicine,  customs, family etc. without becoming dry of language and just merely  reciting the widely known. Even if you think you knew a lot about Romans  and their ancestors, you fill find out many new facts. It is a civilization  which was brought to ruins by its own thirst for power, ambitions and  vice, but Christianity, to me personally, pales in comparison to its  grandeur and achievements... Definetely it is not a book you will gulp  overnight, but it will be bringing you many exciting hours of absorbing  reading.
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This book covers 100 objects from the very beginning of mankind until today. The objects span all ages and all continents and the stories are well researched and very interesting. A very good read for those who are interested in history.
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These collection of books are awesome in your library. Anytime you want to learn anything about history these are the selection I have chosen to read and I'm quite sure you would love them as well.