History buffs to the front! Need some book recommendations.

[Lenin211]

Try the Sharpe novels, they are fairly historically accurate and set around the time period you discussed. They follow the story of Richard Sharpe as he climbs through the ranks of the British army at the end of the 18th century, going into the early 19th century. They are fast paced and fun. They are some of my favorite historical fiction novels.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't Richard Sharpe a made up person?

I'm an American and I really fell in love with the show on BBC.

Yes he is made up, I didn't know that he wanted books about history, not history set in the time period.

 

[NightRavenGSA]

well, Live Television: The Golden Age of 1946-1958 in New York by Frank Sturcken was a fun read, It's short, but good.... hell I even got my copy signed by the author before he died

 

[Lord Mountbatten Reborn]

For real facts though I reconmend some AJP Taylor there some good history

Isn't he known more for being a rather against the grain historian at times? As in, controversial opinions?

OT: You said no WWII stuff, but I'm still going to recommend Churchill, by Roy Jenkins. Remember, his life lasted for far longer than merely WWII, and this book covers said life well.

 

[TheYellowCellPhone]

For entertainment or education purposes, either one I suggest the classic Killer Angels by Micheal Shaara.

EDIT: American Civil War period.