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Suggest me some history books. (literature.cafe)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/books@lemmy.world
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My knowledge in history is very poor. I want to know some basic history. Please recommend some books that don't dwell on a single incident or period but rather gives an overview. Preferably, books on medieval history. It would be a plus if the book has beautiful prose.

Thank you.

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[–] 6 points 5 months ago*

'A Short History of Nearly Everything' by Bill Bryson sounds right up your alley. The follow-up 'At Home - A short History of Private Life' is good as well. The titles kind of explain themselves pretty well. He's a very engaging writer.

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