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message 1: by Florence (new)

Florence http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/64...

This is a book that could belong on that list.

Amin Maalouf, Cursades Through Arab Eyes


message 2: by Becca (new)

Becca Marsango I would add anything by William Durant (old, but good) and also Barbara Tuchman.


message 3: by Lobstergirl (new)

Lobstergirl Is the list meant to include fiction? Because some fiction is on there.


BookLovingLady (deceased Jan. 25, 2023...) Lobstergirl wrote: "Is the list meant to include fiction? Because some fiction is on there."

I know your comment dates from 2014 but 'some' seems to be an understatement now...


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