What parts of history would be good to read about?

Question

hello i would love to know more about history, i was wounding what are the main parts of history, people, explorers, city's etc every one should know about. thanks

Answer 1

start with a general text on world, European or American History. A certain time period, person or issue will probably catch your attention. You can study that in greater detail.  

Answer 2

Well History Is My Favourite Subject.In My Point Of View I Like Military History Like World War II Cold War & The Avaition History.The Governments Of Capitilist & Communist Countries etc.

Answer 3

I would suggest choosing a topic and following it through. If you're beginning then try something relatively well documented- maybe Julius Caesar or Leonidas. then follow through the person, family, upbringing and career. Feel his choices and try to think of the alternatives.

At least that's my idea. Now I'm following Prince Eugene of Savoy in his battles against the Turks. Fascinating.

Answer 4

A great place to start would be a book called "Heroes of History: A Brief History of Civilization from Ancient Times to the Dawn of the Modern Age" by Will Durant.  He briefly (but is quite informative) covers all the major points of history.  Your bound to find at least a few topics of interest.  His writing style is witty and eloquent, a great read.  

Here is a link where you can see the table of contents and search some things in the book.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/07432261...

Answer 5

There's soooo much that it's hard to tell you where to begin

The Robe -- historical fiction about the robe of Jesus and the effect it has on everyone who touches it

Count of Monte Cristo -- French Revolution historical fiction

Mary Stewart -- ancient Greek historical fiction

James Clavell -- ancient Japan historical fiction

there's much much more!

Answer 6

Greek/Roman.  Those civilizations laid the foundation for modern society and culture.