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Ancient History

1,295 leden

Group for talking about ancient history, particularly Greek and Roman, but also including that of other ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern peoples.

Historical Fiction

2,382 leden

For those that love to delve into the past and get lost in a saga about a past era.

History at 30,000 feet: The Big Picture

233 leden

A place for discussing history in general. Why do you read history? What does it mean to you? How do you approach various interpretations of the past? What are the limits in trying to understand past…

History: On learning from and writing history

390 leden

Is historiography useful in any form today? Each written history has its own viewpoint. What is correct? Is it the big men that make movements of history or the other way around? Is the new Big…

Medieval Europe

1,044 leden

A group for those with an interest in medieval history, art, music, literature, philosophy, theology, language, warfare - in short, any aspect of medieval culture.

Military History

334 leden

A place to discuss books on military history and related topics.

History Fans

193 leden

For all you self-proclaimed historians and history-buffs out there, who don't necessarily like or read historical fiction. Want to get a new book, not sure if the author was accurate or it's worth…

I Survived the Great Vowel Shift

918 leden

A group for linguists, armchair linguists, would-be linguists, budding linguists, linguists-in-training, linguistic anthropologists, and/or anybody interested in the scientific study of languages. If…

Le Salon Litteraire du Peuple pour le Peuple

167 leden

We read one fiction tome per season, and one shorter novel (sometimes two) each month (not including the month in which we begin reading a tome). In 2010, we're introducing a non-fiction tome into…

American History

234 leden

A group for those who dig American History. From colonial to Vietnam.

"I See Dead People's Books"

217 leden

A group for those interested and involved in entering the personal libraries of famous readers into LibraryThing as Legacy Libraries. If you'd like to join a Legacy project already underway, please…

Ancient China

119 leden

All things Chinese before about 1000 years ago

Second World War History

200 leden

Group for discussion of books on World War II. All facets of the conflict are fair game. The causes of the war, military strategy, social history, the Holocaust and outcomes.

The Prizes

235 leden

Pulitzer, Booker, Nobel, Orange, PEN-Faulkner, Booker International, Whitbread, Hugo, Edgar, Nebula, etc. A place to discuss the merits and failures of the choices made for literary prizes and…

American Civil War

202 leden

For those studying the great American Civil War that tested whether that nation, or any nation, so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. Welcome Rebels and Yankees, bluebellies and graybacks!…

18th-19th Century Britain

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A group for readers who enjoy British history set during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly the Georgian and Regency eras.

History Readers: Clio's (Pleasure?) Palace

144 leden

Inspired by the Muse of History? Join us. For an initiation rite, how about each of suggest one recently read history title that we recommend to the rest?

Biblical History

137 leden

Discuss historical Biblical research, Hebrew Bible, Gospels, Biblical Archaeology, etc. Manuscripts, textual analysis, Nag Hammadi, Book of J, Gilgamesh, etc. Books like "The Historical Jesus" by…

Homer, the Trojan war, and pre-classical Greece

92 leden

A group for anyone interested in what historical reality may lie behind the legend of the Trojan war, in how and over what period the Iliad and the Odyssey were composed, and anyone interested in the…

Elizabethan England

127 leden

For those who are interested in the history and culture of Elizabethan England.

US Presidents Challenge

78 leden

Reading about all the former presidents will show what has lead up to the historical events that are being made in 2009. My sister and I are both members here and have an interest in history. We…

American Revolution & Founding Fathers History

98 leden

American Revolution & Founding Fathers History

World History

85 leden

A group for people who are interested in a wide spectrum of world history from the earliest civilizations to the present.

Amateur Historians

120 leden

History is not only a discipline to be carried out in formal academic circles. It is a discipline widely relevant to every day life and interesting to people of all sorts of different vocations. This…

Evolve!

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For readers interested in natural history, evolution, biology, or any of the life-sciences. Visit and get ideas for titles that might educate or inspire, then come back to discuss or debate any…

Hugotontheonbiquiffinarians

33 leden

Founded in 1748 (according to the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue), this ultra-secret society has finally resurfaced to reclaim our proper position in high society! Huzzah!

Food History

183 leden

How many cookbooks do you have? How many centuries do they span? This group is for people interested in culinary history, from theoretical discussions to hands on recipies and redactions.

SCA

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The Society for Creative Anachronism is dedicated to pre-17th-century research and re-creation of the arts and skills of Europe. Our "Known World" consists of 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members…

Steampunk

172 leden

This is a group dedicated to exploring all things "steampunk". From Jules Verne to "The Difference Engine" to various roleplaying games, if you're interested in any variation on the steampunk theme,…

Radical History

158 leden

Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of the history of radical and popular movements: Black Panthers, anarchism, labor history, Wobblies, Marxism, Communism, etc.

Archaeology

144 leden

A place for arm-chair archaeologists ... although we'd be happy to welcome the field workers who actually have to deal with heat, dust, locals, and diminished access to cold beverages!

Arthurian Legends

143 leden

For those who dig Arthurian texts and novels. Discuss King Arthur, Camelot, the Knights, Avalon, etc.

Faith and Reason

128 leden

Here's a place to discuss the history of theology and science. Augustine, to Galileo, to Voltaire, to Papal Encyclicals. Biblical textual analysis, historical viewpoints on natural phenomena,…

All Books Africa

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A group for people that like to read about Africa. Fiction, travel, history, or other material centered on Africa, from Egypt to South Africa, Senegal to Kenya

Texas History

63 leden

For everyone interested in Texas history.

Commodity Histories & Micro-Histories

26 leden

Did you like reading about Cod, Oyster, Salt, Diamond, Coal, and maybe even Opium? If you're really addicted to those one-word titles that delve deeply into a single esoteric subject, this is the…

Ancient and Medieval Manuscripts

118 leden

For anyone interested in ancient and medieval manuscripts, the history of books and related subjects. Topics of interest include the Dead Sea scrolls, Egyptian papyri, Biblical manuscripts,…

Maps and Atlases

111 leden

For those of us interested in maps, atlases, and books about cartography.

Readers Over Sixty

49 leden

Any member who wants to talk about books, people, events that happened that long ago. What were you reading 50+ years ago? In elementary school? In high school? In college and/or while you did other…

World Religions

99 leden

A group for those interested in the study of religion globally, primarily with a historical perspective. Included would be early ritual evidence from Neolithic Peoples, tribal ceremonies, Aboriginal…

Naval History and Fiction

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A group for those with an interest in naval history, naval fiction and tales of sailing.

Kingdom of Atlantia

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This group includes the personal libraries of the populace of the Kingdom of Atlantia. Note: This group is not sponsored by nor affiliated with the SCA, Inc or the Kingdom of Atlantia, SCA Inc. It is…

Richard III

73 leden

For those who study the life and times of King Richard III, last of the medieval English kings (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485); he was King of England from 1483 until his death at the Battle of…

From Avalon to Tir Na Nog

76 leden

This group is to discuss "the matter of Britain" -Arthurian literature and Celtic mythology in both fiction and non-fiction formats. From the well-known The Mists of Avalon to the lesser-known The…

Ancient Egypt

100 leden

For lovers of things to do with Ancient Egypt, specifically (Hieroglyphs, etc).

Renaissance Europe

35 leden

For anyone interested in this period's literature, history, music and so on.

English History - Tudor through Edwardian

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The cast of characters is so fascinating and the books so entertaining, I feel there is no need to read historical fiction in this genre! I got started years ago with Antonia Frasier's Mary Queen of…

DimSum Thing

55 leden

For those who are, or who love, Chinese, or anything connected to Chinese - history, literature, cuisine, stories, people, or just Things... If your interests lie in Chinese, especially the Overseas…

Aerial Warfare

51 leden

Book and general discussion about air combat, from Eindeckers to Raptors, Zeppelins to Spirits; fiction and non-fiction.

GLBT History

111 leden

From Sappho to ACT UP and after.

Abraham Lincoln & Lincolniana

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This is the place for readers who enjoy the study of Abraham Lincoln and the era in which he lived. NOT just the Civil War - though that's ok too - true Lincoln devotees are interested in every facet…

The Turk's Head

44 leden

Samuel Johnson and his circle met there regularly and called themselves the Club. Walter Jackson Bate described it as 'the most remarkable assemblage of diverse talents that has ever met so…

Librarything Railroad (The LTR)

45 leden

All Aboard! This group is for the discussion of trains, railroads and railways, their equipment, function, books about railroad (and railways), railroads and railways from books, movies, and TV…

Byzantinistik

96 leden

A group for those interested in the history, culture, religion, art, science, economics and politics of Byzantium and the Byzantine Empire. Common Tags:Byzantium, Byzantine, Constantinople Other Key…

Medieval Warfare

21 leden

Group dedicated to those who enjoy the study of how war was waged between 1000 A.D. to 1550. Should include (but not exculsive to) theory, strategy, battle study, technical aspects, arms and armour,…

Marxist & Socialist

49 leden

A group to gather together those who want to discuss Marxist and/or socialist topics and hopefully also discuss different Marxist/socialist literature.

Jewish History

52 leden

From biblical history to the arab-Israeli conflict and everything in between. Recommendations and discussions welcome.

Reformation Historians

66 leden

For those interested in Reformation history (English and European)

Spanish Civil War

33 leden

Spain, now and in the past.

World War One History

31 leden

A group for the discussion of books about World War One. War memoirs, battles, strategy, tactics, biographies, war reasons, the peace conference, the home fronts, the wars in central and eastern…

Alexander the Great

40 leden

Books and talk about Alexander of Macedon, the most important figure of ancient history... dammit.

Judaica

93 leden

Collectors of Jewish-themed/Judaica books.

The Winston Churchill Discussion Group

20 leden

A group dedicated to the discussion of Winston Churchill: The man, his life, his politics, his books, his impact on world history; infact, anything at least remotely connected with Sir Winston is…

Holocaust and genocide

18 leden

For all books and discussions about the Holocaust, other past or ongoing genocides and gross human rights violations.

Medieval manuscripts

76 leden

Books about medieval mansucripts: new books, recommended older ones, ones to avoid, ones to re-read ...

History of Science/Technology/Medicine

52 leden

A group for those who want to discuss issues in the field of HSTM studies, especially current and classic works in this burgeoning field.

Institute for the American Founding

26 leden

A group for anyone interested in the roots, principles, men, and any other topics related to the American Founding. I define that as from 1763 (end of the French and Indian War) to 1799 (G.…

Druidry

38 leden

For those interested in Druidry, Druidism and the historical Druids, Celtic mythology, culture and metaphysics...

Mahābhārata Anyone?

12 leden

For those interested in reading the [Mahābhārata] and exploring the vast array of secondary material on the work (including, but not limited to, discussions of best translations, shorter versions…

Edward De Vere and The Shakespeare Authorship Mystery

10 leden

A group to share research, theories and maybe books about the Authorship of the Shakespeare plays. Focus on Edward De Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford.

The People of World War II

41 leden

Group for those interested in books about the people of world war II and the History of what life was like at that time. People who were in concentration camps. People who were part of the…

Book History / Histoire du Livre

45 leden

You'd pick Robert Darnton, Nicolas Barker, and Roger Chartier for your fantasy baseball team? You can fold your own quires and operate an iron handpress? You lie awake at night thinking about…

Naval warfare

27 leden

Eighteenth and nineteenth century naval warfare is the group's main topic. Aubrey-Maturin, Lord Horatio Nelson, even Jack Sparrow.

French Revolution Lit

13 leden

Open to fans of the French Revolution in history and fiction. Want to talk about a terrific historical novel or nonfiction history book on the period? Share thoughts? Make suggestions? See who has…

History of technology

31 leden

This group is for historians of technology and the books they read. Tag books with "history of technology"

Presidential Literature

34 leden

Examines, analyzes, and discusses presidental autobiographies, biographies, historical and other writings by and about presidents.

Late Roman

36 leden

History, Revised

9 leden

Dedicated to picking out long-standing errors, confusions, mysteries, and controversies; revisionist histories. A place to discuss Richard III; the historical Arthur; Shakespeare; historical Jesus;…

Harlem Renaissance

19 leden

This is a group for those who are interested in the literary and cultural movment known as the Harlem Renaissance, circa 1920-30; in particular writers, artists, thinkers, and musicians from the HR;…

Syriac: ܠܫܢܐ ܣܘܪܝܝܐ

24 leden

A discussion group for any interested in Syriac language, literature and history, whether you read Syriac, are learning or are just interested.

Central/Eastern European History

20 leden

For people who care about Central/Eastern European history. A place to discuss books on the area, or even authors from the area. I felt the need for this group given the fact that most people don't…

Kingdom of Northshield

22 leden

This group includes the personal libraries of the populace of the Kingdom of Northshield. Note: This group is not sponsored by nor affiliated with the SCA, Inc or the Kingdom of Northshield, SCA Inc.…

History and Nonfiction Readers

16 leden

I recently received a wonderful recommendation for a book in a LT conversation to the nonfiction book, River of Doubt. I thought this could be a place for more wonderful recommendations and an…

Medieval Philosophy

16 leden

This is a group for anyone working on medieval philosophy.

The Hellenistic World

11 leden

From Alexander to Cleopatra

African Literature, History and Politics

8 leden

A group for those with an interest in reading about all aspects of Africa.

Maryland History

7 leden

A place to talk about any aspect of the history of Maryland, from pre-colonial times down to the present. Do you research or write about Maryland? Just enjoy reading about the state? Join us and…

SCA - Trinovantia Nova

4 leden

Shire of Trinovantia Nova, Kingdom of Ealdormere - the Society for Creative Anachronism, (London/St. Thomas & Surrounding areas, Ontario)

Suriname

2 leden

It would be great to have an overview of people with collections, books and other things about Suriname, especially about genealogy, history and ... Testing the grounds and Work in Progress...

Historical Non-fiction

6 leden

There are historical groups and non-fiction groups, but I can't seem to find one group that combines both of these genres. If you love delving into a real story that takes place 100+ years ago,…

Diplomatic History

7 leden

A group covering the history of Diplomacy and International Relations.

Bryn Gwlad

11 leden

Libraries of the people of the Barony of Bryn Gwlad.

Northshield Heralds

2 leden

A place for Northshield's heralds to share their libraries so we can see who has what books.

18th Century New World.

2 leden

The study of colonial New World lifestyles from 1680 to 1760, through Living History, Experimental Archaeology, primary documents, period books, diaries and letters and other primary information…

Knights Galore (Inactief)

66 leden

Discussions about books that are about, or have anything to do with knights. As long as there's some form of knight-yes, even Jedi knight-we'll have a message board for it!

Historical Biography (Inactief)

37 leden

For those of us who love reading about other, dead, people's lives.

The Scepter'd Isle, medieval history of England, 500 to 1500 AD (Inactief)

62 leden

From the Fall of the Roman Empire to the 17th century. The everlasting effect of British history on the rest of the world.

Annus mirabilis (Inactief)

26 leden

1666 and all that: Pepys, Newton, Dryden, Wren, Charles II, the Restoration, Restoration Theater, the Great Fire... By extension, the 17th century in general.

Norse (Inactief)

40 leden

A group for people who like reading Norse mythology, history, fiction, whatever!

New Model Army (Inactief)

20 leden

Godly, Seekers, Ranters, Quakers, General Baptists, Particular Baptists, Fifth Monarchy Men, even Muggletonians, Agitators, Levellers, Diggers, Bunyan, Milton, Ireton, Rainsborough, Winstanley,…

Hellas (Inactief)

44 leden

A group for people who like the literature and language of Ancient Greece. Tragedy, epic, linguistics, everything is up for discussion.

Church History (Inactief)

23 leden

A group that shares its best reading on church history

Modernist elusions: madeleines for Sweeney (Inactief)

37 leden

Modernism, Imagism, Symbolism, Bolshevism, Realism, Futurism, Surrealism, Objectivism and a host of other "movements" in the arts and literature defined the first half of the twentieth century as a…

Social history (Inactief)

38 leden

A group for readers who are less interested in the dates, kings, wars etc, and more interested in how granny did her washing, what life was like for prisoners etc. Mainly applicable to non-fiction…

Norse sagas (Inactief)

34 leden

If you love Icelandic and other norse sagas, join up!

Hundred Years War (Inactief)

14 leden

For those interested in books and things to do with the Hundred Years War period of Anglo-French History

Voices of the People's History (Inactief)

14 leden

A group for people who are Howard Zinn fans and fans of history from the perspective of everyday people rather than rulers, leaders, presidents, big wigs, "The Man," or others in powerful positions…

Radical Reformation (Inactief)

17 leden

Dedicated to conversation about those lesser-known children of the reformation that birthed the believers churches: from Mennonite to Amish, from Brethren to Quaker. Old literature in this area is…

Knights Templar (Inactief)

23 leden

A group for those interested in the history and legends of the Knights Templar.

SCA Bards (Inactief)

10 leden

This group includes the personal libraries of a number of Bards in the SCA. Note: This group is not sponsored by nor affiliated with the SCA, Inc. It is simply a way for us to share our libraries and…

Pilgrims and Puritans (Inactief)

15 leden

A discussion of the books about the life and times of our early New England settlers. Including topics such as their ways of life, the differences between separatists and puritans, the religious…

Alaska History Books (Inactief)

11 leden

Discussion of books that have to do with Alaskan History.

SCA Embroiderers and Needleworkers (Inactief)

15 leden

This group is for those who study pre-1600 embroidery and needlework techniques in the SCA and in other living history groups. Please tag your books- SCA, pre-1600 embroidery or pre-1600 needlework…

Indian History (Inactief)

10 leden

A place for people to discuss the history of the Indian subcontinent from earliest times to the present.

Great Depression Book Club (Inactief)

9 leden

This is a group for people who are interested in reading in all things dealing with the Great Depression.

O Pioneers! (Inactief)

5 leden

Calling all covered wagon, hardtack, sod shanty, and wagon train enthusiasts.

Chinese American History (Inactief)

5 leden

People interested in Chinese American history and immigration.

AP World History Books For Students (Inactief)

8 leden

Textbooks, primary source readers, supplemental reading. This is the place to discuss and share books for the student of AP World History. Teachers and students welcome.

Kingdom of the Outlands (Inactief)

4 leden

This group includes the personal libraries of the populace of the Kingdom of the Outlands. This group is not sponsored by nor affiliated with the SCA, Inc or the Kingdom of the Outlands, SCA Inc. It…

Quebec, Quebec 1608 - 2008 (Inactief)

1 leden

Tous amis, residents et visiteurs de la ville de Quebec; all friends, residents and visitors of Quebec City are welcome here to celebrate books, authors, bookshops, drama, literary and artistic…

historical scientific fiction (Inactief)

5 leden

Like Noah Gordan's THE PHYSICIAN

Biblical Archaeology Society (Inactief)

15 leden

Subscribers, readers, members and fans of The Biblical Archaeology Society and the Biblical Archaeology Review, Bible Review and Archaeology Odyssey magazines.

Western Massachusetts History (Inactief)

5 leden

For people interested in the history of western Massachusetts -- Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire counties.

Business history (Inactief)

9 leden

This group is for business historians and the books they read. Tag books with "business history."

AP World History teachers: what we read (Inactief)

11 leden

For teachers of AP World History to talk about books WE read (or want to read). NOT necessarily the books we assign the kiddies. Give yourself a break from them for a little while and relax with us!…

Da Arts (and such) (Inactief)

6 leden

For those reading visual art history, theory, practice, biography, etc . . . Let's talk!

Kingdom of AEthelmearc (Inactief)

4 leden

This group includes the personal libraries of the populace of the Kingdom of AEthelmearc. Note: This group is not sponsored by nor affiliated with the SCA, Inc or the Kingdom of AEthelmearc, SCA Inc.…

80 below booklist: memoirs, biographies about Alaska (Inactief)

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Group of library folks in Alaska who are comprising a list of biographies, memoirs about Alaska. Preliminary criteria discussed at AkLA Conference (February 2007): quality, regional balance,…

Great Society (Inactief)

3 leden

Barony of Calafia - SCA - (Inactief)

1 leden

For members of the SCA in the Barony of Calafia, Kingdom of Caid. Barony members and friends are invited to join. **unofficial group** Calafia is one of the founding baronies in Kingdom of Caid…

Kingdom of Ansteorra (Inactief)

8 leden

A group for members of the Kingdom of Ansteorra, a region of the Society of Creative Anachronism, a non-profit medieval re-creation group. Share the books you use in researching your participation.

Arkansas History (Inactief)

7 leden

A group for discussing books on Arkansas history books and Arkansas history

Stalinism and the Literature of Totalitarian Regimes (Inactief)

4 leden

A group to connect students and scholars interested in Stalinism, totalitarian regimes, cults of personality, etc. Suggested readings, reviews and resources are most welcome.

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