I've read quite a few of them. Often quick and fluffy, but honestly there are a few concerning events in Europe in WWII that helped me understand the order of events better than a regular history class.
I found one in the cast house I'm living in at the mo "Once in a Lifetime." I think it's one of the earlier ones. It's so dry rotted that i'm discarding each page as i read it.
You might also like janet DAiley, a bit meatier and about the american west - especially all the Calder books.
I'd fire you... if you weren't so g*dd*mn beautiful out there. - Blades of Glory
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