Favourite History Books

A Listmania! list by "kurea29"
 
Elizabeth, the Queen
1.  Elizabeth, the Queen by Alison Weir
The list author says:
  "much better than David Starkey's versions"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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Napoleon & Josephine: An Improbable Marriage (Phoenix Giants)
2.  Napoleon & Josephine: An Improbable Marriage (Phoenix Giants) by Evangeline Bruce
The list author says:
  "reads like an historical romance."
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4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Nicholas & Alexandra
3.  Nicholas & Alexandra by Robert K Massie
The list author says:
  "thrilling, even though you know the outcome"
£7.69   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

The Six Wives Of Henry VIII (WOMEN IN HISTORY)
4.  The Six Wives Of Henry VIII (WOMEN IN HISTORY) by Antonia Fraser
The list author says:
  "There is an illustrated version of this which I prefer."
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Lancaster And York: The Wars of the Roses
5.  Lancaster And York: The Wars of the Roses by Alison Weir
The list author says:
  "A real page turner"
Used & New from: £3.19
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Stalingrad
6.  Stalingrad by Antony Beevor
The list author says:
  "Obvious choice, but great anyway"
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (145 customer reviews)

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Montaillou: Cathars and Catholics in a French Village 1294-1324
7.  Montaillou: Cathars and Catholics in a French Village 1294-1324 by Emmanuel La Roy Ladurie
The list author says:
  "brillliant overview of a Cathar village"
£8.54   Used & New from: £2.40
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Crusades (BBC Books)
8.  Crusades (BBC Books) by Alan Ereira
The list author says:
  "the TV series is a lot of fun too"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

The Lives Of The Kings And Queens Of England
9.  The Lives Of The Kings And Queens Of England by Antonia Fraser
The list author says:
  "I've read this time and time again."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution
10.  Citizens: A Chronicle of the French Revolution by Simon Schama
The list author says:
  "Very detailed, but fascinating"
Used & New from: £1.43
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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The Conquest of Gaul (Classics)
11.  The Conquest of Gaul (Classics) by Julius Caesar
The list author says:
  "First hand history at its best"
£6.99   Used & New from: £0.47
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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