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Post by Shirls on Oct 7, 2015 15:17:42 GMT
Pease enter book title, author and then a brief comment, opinion or description.
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Post by milliej on Oct 8, 2015 15:31:20 GMT
Jerusalem by Simon Sebag Montefiori
Who has called himself a 'secular' Jew i.e. cultural not religious. This book is the history of Jerusalem at different times the 'Holy City' of the world's three largest religions. How it's been conquered by different Empires, going back through and beyond biblical data with archaeological references. He explores the myths, legends and facts that have been discovered and recorded over centuries. A fascinating but not easy read for anyone with an interest in biblical or historical Israel and the Middle East.
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Post by Hezz on Oct 10, 2015 7:49:43 GMT
The "Empire" series by Anthony Riches
Set in the times of the Roman Empire, beginning with Rome's dominance in Britain. Gives an interesting insight to the Roman military might and underlying power plays around the Emperor. Great battle descriptions.
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Post by milliej on Aug 4, 2016 20:52:49 GMT
Historical fiction - The Heretic by Henry Vyner Brooks pub:Lion/Hudson roughly 612 pages
The era of Henry VIII and a monk called Pacifus is the leading character in turbulent times with the dissolution of the monasteries and a new world order is being created with the King as head of the church. How one family in particular cope with the loss of their father who's brutally murdered as a heretic. Dangerous times, trust no-one! This is quite a tome but for anyone who enjoys this genre, this is a great read, thoroguhly enjoyed reading this.
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Post by Hezz on Aug 23, 2018 8:19:18 GMT
Read a bl**dy good book this week - "The Falcon of Sparta" by Conn Iggulden. I've read a lot of his historical words, (which I realise I haven't written up), but this one I found one of his best.
Interestingly, it is based on a true account, written by a student of Socrates, about a Spartan/Greek army caught in hostile territory in Persia, around the time of 400BC. I didn't know this when I read it, just enjoyed the tale, but for some reason or another, I read the historical notes at the end of the book, a part I generally skim over.
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