Just read this interesting dual biography of Philby & Angleton. It gives a detailed look at their spy activities against backdrop of world events. Recommended with one caveat. I think it would be useful to have some background knowledge of these two individuals before reading. #historybookchat

Finished this excellent book on the fall of France in 1940. It focuses primarily on French historical, political, societal & military factors affecting events of May-June 1940. The role of Britain is also examined as are the personalities of the major players. Highly recommended. #HistoryBookChat

To get a taste of the book, those interested may wish to watch Mark's appearance on #WW2TV with @ww2tv.bsky.social at www.youtube.com/live/48NdvhU....

Just read Mark Stille’s recent book on Pearl Harbor that exams in detail the background, planning, attacks & aftermath of the attack.This excellent book also looks at the culpability of senior officers & acts to dispel the many myths that surround this event. Highly recommended. #HistoryBookChat

Just finished this informative biography of Elizabeth 1 by Anne Somerset. It explores in detail her role both within England & in the wider context of Europe at a time of great social, political & religious change as well as looking at many of her key relationships. Recommended! #HistoryBookChat

Just completed this book on the 1961 Bay of Pigs disaster. In my opinion it provides an excellent, informative & balanced picture of this deadly enterprise. Highly recommended! #HistoryBookChat

Completed the final book in Bruce Catton’s wonderful American Civil War series. This volume covers the period late 1862 to war’s end & Lincoln’s assassination. Highly recommended! #historybookchat

Finished this 2nd volume of Bruce Catton’s wonderful Civil War history series.This book runs from late 1861 to late 1862 after Antietam & the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a terrific book covering military, political, social & economic aspects of the war. Highly recommended. #historybookchat

Completed the 1st book of Bruce Catton’s great series on the American Civil War. It well describes the events leading up to this terrible war & ends following the 1st Battle of Bull Run/Manassas. Very informative read. Looking forward to the next in the series. Highly Recommended! #historybookchat

Finished this book tonight. It sat on my TBR for far too long. I’d heard nothing but good things about this history of the Battle of Britain & they were right! Provides an excellent overview of the battle from both British & German perspectives. Highly recommended! #historybookchat

Just finished this interesting book by James Swanson on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth & the hunt for him & his confederates. After listening to the recent #TheRestisHistory episodes realized that it was a topic I knew little about. Recommended. #HistoryBookChat

Just completed Dan Jones book which provides a great overview of the Plantagenets beginning with the heir crisis for Henry I after the White Ship disaster & ending with the death of Richard II. An enjoyable & interesting introduction to this period of English history. Recommended. #historybookchat

My little lovebird trying to decide which history book to read next! 😉😅

Just completed this book by Scott Anderson. It is an interesting read looking at the situation in & immediately following WW1 primarily thru the lives of 4 characters incl Lawrence of Arabia. Well researched. Worth a read! #historybookchat

Just finished this excellent book by Marc Morris on the Norman Conquest. It covers the period leading up to 1066 & ends with William the Conqueror’s death. Very informative & an enjoyable read which I highly recommend. #historybookchat

Vught concentration camp in the Netherlands. Just before the transport to Sobibór extermination camp. Picture is taken on 23 May 1943; within five days they would all be dead. #WW2 #HISTORY

Finished reading Emperor of Rome tonight. I always find Mary Beard books to be enlightening & enjoyable & this was no exception! Rather than look at these one man rulers in chronological order the book discusses how they lived, travelled & ruled etc. Highly recommended! #historybookchat

Just finished this engaging & interesting history of the Northmen aka the Vikings covering key individuals, travels & events from their earliest known days to the end of the Viking Age. Well researched using written records, Norse sagas & archeological discoveries. Recommended! #historybookchat

Just completed this biography of Rome’s 1st Emperor. It provided an informative narrative of Augustus’ life as well as presenting a view of Rome at this time of transition & portraits of the key people in his orbit. Well worth a read! #readinghistory #historybookclub

Just completed the first book in Richard J. Evans’ trilogy on the Third Reich. Incredible read! Interesting but pretty disturbing too given echoes in today’s current political & cultural environment. Highly recommended! #readinghistory #historybookchat

Finished Beatrice’s Last Smile, A New History of the Middle Ages today. Mark Gregory Pegg is a master magician weaving stories, lives, literature & faith together to present a vivid picture of the Middle Ages. A fabulous read! #readinghistory

Finished rereading Margaret MacMillan’s brilliant book about the lead up to World War 1.The book takes you into the palaces, embassies & offices where decisions were being made for peace or war. It makes for an excellent read! Highly recommended!

Just finished Echolands by Duncan Mackay. It’s a fantastic read! Highly recommended! #readinghistory