wafoon asked:
I wanna read about history, mainly 15th to 17th century when Europeans explored the world and interacted with the far east. I couldn’t find a good book at the book store. Please help!
good book
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see Outline of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Author Edward Gibbon
Country Great Britain
Language English
Series 6 volumes
Publisher Strahan & Cadell, London.
Publication date 1776 – 1789
Edward Gibbon (1737–1794).
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (known popularly as The History) was written by English historian Edward Gibbon and published in six volumes. Volume I was published in 1776, and went through six printings. Volumes II and III were published in 1781; volumes IV, V, VI in 1788-89. The original volumes were published as quartos, a common publishing practice of the time. It stands as a major literary achievement of the 18th century because it was adopted as a model for the methodologies of modern historians. This led to Gibbon being called the first modern historian of Ancient Rome.
There are many good historical novels. I’m sure there is more than one out there about Sir Francis Drake. “The Conquest of New Spain,” by Bernal Diaz, is an eyewitness account that’s positively gripping.
You could always go to amazon.com and in the search bar type “historical novels 15th-17th centuries.”
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May 20th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
good book
If you’re looking for a VERY basic overview with great entertainment, try Larry Gonick’s books. Don’t be put off by the fact that they’re like a graphic novel, he packs some good info in there.
History of the Universe III & History of the Modern World Part 1 would have what you’re looking for.