Books for the Arm Chair Historian

Discover the best books for armchair historians! Explore our curated list of captivating reads that bring history to life, perfect for enthusiasts who love diving into the past from the comfort of their chair.

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The Persian Boy

by Mary Renault

“It takes skill to depict, as Miss Renault has done, this half-man, half Courtesan who is so deeply in love with the warrior.”–The Atlantic Monthly …
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The Last of the Wine

by Mary Renault

In The Last of the Wine, two young Athenians, Alexias and Lysis, compete in the palaestra, journey to the Olympic games, fight in the wars …
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I Found Out I'm Dying

by R Sporty King

Discusses life in ancient Egypt, with an overview and timeline of the years between 3050 and 30 B.C., and looks at agriculture, belief systems, art, …
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Akhenaten

 

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The Little Ice Age

by Brian Fagan

From renowned archeologist Brian Fagan, the classic history of how climate change transformed Europe and the world The Little Ice Age tells the story of …
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What If?

 

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