Hey everyone, I'm itching to learn more about history and was just curious if you knew any good books (like paperback) that you enjoyed and would recommend. Obviously I could just google something and start reading, but I'm looking for something more themed and readable.
Thanks!
Know of any good books about history?
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Re: Know of any good books about history?
lol the Bible ^^
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Re: Know of any good books about history?
The Story of Civilization by Will & Ariel Durant. WARNING: it is 11 volumes long and will take you a few years to read.
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Re: Know of any good books about history?
Furstentum Liechtenstein wrote:The Story of Civilization by Will & Ariel Durant. WARNING: it is 11 volumes long and will take you a few years to read.
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Few years worries me the most
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Re: Know of any good books about history?
Christian history?
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Furstentum Liechtenstein
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Re: Know of any good books about history?
www.willdurant.com
You could borrow or buy the first book in the series, Our Oriental Heritage and take it from there. You'll find the Durants' writing engaging and a pleasure to read. Our Oriental Heritage covers the preconditions and the beginnings of civilization until about 300BCE.
You won't be disappointed!
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You could borrow or buy the first book in the series, Our Oriental Heritage and take it from there. You'll find the Durants' writing engaging and a pleasure to read. Our Oriental Heritage covers the preconditions and the beginnings of civilization until about 300BCE.
You won't be disappointed!
FL
Hold everything lightly. If you don't, it will hurt when God pries your fingers loose as He takes it from you. -Corrie Ten Boom
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Re: Know of any good books about history?
Just a reinforcement to this recommendation. I have read the entire 11 volume set (and yes it took several years). It really is outstanding.Furstentum Liechtenstein wrote:http://www.willdurant.com
You could borrow or buy the first book in the series, Our Oriental Heritage and take it from there. You'll find the Durants' writing engaging and a pleasure to read. Our Oriental Heritage covers the preconditions and the beginnings of civilization until about 300BCE.
You won't be disappointed!
FL
In terms of just a one volume book of history, you'd have to narrow it down. There's a lot out there.
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