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American History

Karadeniz

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9. My parents were avid readers. As a child we had tons of adult history books, but with lots of

Reply to Bucky (Original post)

Thu Dec 19, 2019, 09:55 PM

Dec 2019

Photos. I didn't read them as much as look at the photos and that's what I would say sparked a deep interest in history. The set I remember most was called, I think, the Blue and the Gray. It was full of Matthew Brady Civil War photos, horrifying but real. One had to wonder how that could have happened.

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What books have helped you understand history? [View all] Bucky Dec 2019 OP

Howard Zinn yesphan Dec 2019 #1

I need to get that book. pnwest Dec 2019 #2

free online and easy to read rampartc Dec 2019 #4

Really?! Where can I find it free online? pnwest Dec 2019 #5

... rampartc Dec 2019 #7

Shock Doctrine pnwest Dec 2019 #3

will and ariel durant's masterpiece "story of civilization" rampartc Dec 2019 #6

Zinn's People's History would be the top choice for US history Aquaria Dec 2019 #8

My parents were avid readers. As a child we had tons of adult history books, but with lots of Karadeniz Dec 2019 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author wnylib Jan 2020 #10

I hated history in school because it was wnylib Jan 2020 #11

I'll throw in a few bucolic_frolic Jan 2020 #12

Great book recommendations on this thread. Thank you DUers. oasis Mar 2020 #13

American History via obscure events & people RealityChik Mar 2020 #14