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Historical Book Recommendations
11 items
By
Jacquie H
2
Sections
4
American History
Gilded Age
Ancient Greece
World War II
American History
A controversial book regarding the Civil War, but was revolutionary in the time that it was published.
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
A Glided-Age era novel about an artist and her relationship with Louis Tiffany.
Clara and Mr. Tiffany: A Novel - Susan Vreeland
A great perspective of Boston during the Civil War. Features topics such as: the role of a woman, family, travel, marriage, and the hardships of war.
Little Women: May Alcott, Louisa: 9781503280298
Gilded Age
A very interesting novel about a secret society of women during the Gilded Age.
The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin
For anyone who loved HBO's Gilded Age series, a great book about the real history of the town of Newport.
Gilded: How Newport Became Richest Resort
A rags to riches story inspired by true events in the Gilded Age era.
An American Beauty: A Novel of the Gilded Age Inspired by the True Story ...
Ancient Greece
A very interesting deep-dive into Ancient Greek history from the perspective of women.
Penelope's Bones: A New History of Homer's World through the Women ...
Historical fiction, obviously, but Greek mythology and Greek history are so intertwined. One of my favourite series. Warning: 18+
Lore Olympus
Top of my "To Be Read" list. A New York Times best-selling author's perspective on Penelope from the iconic Odyssey by Homer.
The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
World War II
Not only based on a true story, but also features a very interesting modern day mystery.
The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles
Based on a true story of an unorthodox approach to warfare in World War II.
Churchill's Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare
