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Doreen Petersen wants to read: I really love to read history of all kinds of of different countries and times. Can anyone reccommend any to me?

Jan 01, 2014 04:13PM · 1 like · Like

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About: I am a proud kitty mom to 2 boys and 2 girls and a rabid Red Sox fan. I love reading and to me the perfect day is sitting down with a good book and a ...more

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he said: " Hej Doreen

I believe that this book meets your ' . . all kinds of different countries and times' criteria?

I'm afraid that I have not read this book myself (Not quite my 'period of interest').

However the reviews are positive

Take care

J ...more "