History is one of the funniest subjects and little wonder that only a few dodgy characters like me study it throughout their careers and end up getting a PhD. There are even fewer [count me out here] who use that degree skillfully to pass on the knowledge to succeeding generations.
The biggest fun is history is constantly changing. Do not confuse it with the notion that history is always being made. History is like quicksand...... chameleon.... Same same history becomes different with time and with who is narrating it.
Through this blog, I would try to share some of interesting hostory books that I have read and continue to read and also share interesting bits and pieces.
The first book to read to look at the fun side of history would be What is History? by Edward H Carr. It's a very thin book, excellently written by someone who contributed to the making of History and also wrote history. Remember to to read about the author whenever u read a history book.
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