For the history buffs...

johnnydawg68 · September 10, 2010

...ok so I got a Master's degree in Modern European History, and have a lifelong love of reading and studying history. Who else out there loves reading about it too? What are your favorite topics?

a2b chris · September 10, 2010

johnnydawg68 said:
...ok so I got a Master's degree in Modern European History, and have a lifelong love of reading and studying history. Who else out there loves reading about it too? What are your favorite topics?

I can remember the last time chico got the ale in.
Thats probably ancient history though

Neiler · September 10, 2010

Bismark was quite ace!

Matt Damon · September 10, 2010

johnnydawg68 said:
...ok so I got a Master's degree in Modern European History, and have a lifelong love of reading and studying history. Who else out there loves reading about it too? What are your favorite topics?

Is the Napolonic era modern?

When does modern start and end?

And if you look at the history of science the 20th century was quite astounding in terms of the pace of development.

johnnydawg68 · September 10, 2010

Matt Damon said:
Is the Napolonic era modern?

When does modern start and end?

And if you look at the history of science the 20th century was quite astounding in terms of the pace of development.

Modern era in European terms is generally considered to be the French Revolution onward. So yes, Napoleon is considered "modern" European History.

johnnydawg68 · September 10, 2010

Neiler said:
Bismark was quite ace!

Was just talking about him the other day. Did you know that Bismarck, the stodgy conservative Prussian, actually passed the first universal health care bill in 1883?

davek · September 10, 2010

johnnydawg68 said:
Was just talking about him the other day. Did you know that Bismarck, the stodgy conservative Prussian, actually passed the first universal health care bill in 1883?

He meant the battleship I think.

johnnydawg68 · September 10, 2010

davek said:
He meant the battleship I think.

So "Sink the Bismarck" wasn't about Otto's legendary pool parties?

chicoazul · September 10, 2010

a2b chris said:
I can remember the last time chico got the ale in.
Thats probably ancient history though

Right, where are these slanderous rumours coming from, that's both you and Fester saying I dip the rounds you monster.

Love history me, mostly WWII to be honest. Reading a good book by Anthony Beavor on D-Day now, got Berlin next.

best little spaniard · September 10, 2010

History is ace, but I dont get into it as much as I should.

Nordecke · September 10, 2010

I love history. I try and pick new things up every day and debate things with friends.

RFUS · September 10, 2010

I watch reruns of Mock the Week on Dave. Does that count?

Lol. Seriously I love history. I did it at GCSE, and enjoyed that. Especially America circa 1920 ish.

bluebloodinmyveins · September 10, 2010

I collect old photographs from way back when. A lot given to me by my gran who was born in 1900 and died in 2001. From an early age she used to tell me what is was like for her growing up, and it sort of got me obsessed with seeing it for myself in photos.

Clint Planet · September 10, 2010

johnnydawg68 said:
...ok so I got a Master's degree in Modern European History, and have a lifelong love of reading and studying history. Who else out there loves reading about it too? What are your favorite topics?

I have a degree in Politics and Modern History - I specialise in the Tudors, the Renaissance and Reformation, I suppose. Love History more now than ever.

I'm fascinated by Spain right now and am reading more and more about the Spanish Civil War.