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Suggest me some history books. (literature.cafe)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Karl@literature.cafe to c/books@lemmy.world

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My knowledge in history is very poor. I want to know some basic history. Please recommend some books that don't dwell on a single incident or period but rather gives an overview. Preferably, books on medieval history. It would be a plus if the book has beautiful prose.

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[–] Sophocles@infosec.pub 2 points 3 weeks ago

The Canterbury Tales is a good one. It isn't a "learn about history" kind of book, but it gives plenty of insight into the common man in Medieval times, and it might fit the Medieval/prose vibe you're looking for. It's also well written and funny at times, along with being one of the most important writings of middle-english some time around 1400.