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Things Fall Apart is a novel set among the Igbo people in Nigeria during the British colonial period. The book follows Okonkwo, a clan leader and wrestling champion, though personal struggles of courage and masculinity. -
1voteThe Daughter of Time by Josephine Tey is a historical fiction "mystery" book in which a bedridden detective becomes interested in Richard III and the mystery of the Princes in the Tower. He completes research on Richard III and comes to the conclusion that contrary to popular belief/opinion, Richard III was probably not responsible for the two princes' deaths.
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1vote"The Historian" is a wonderful book about a young male (and female) historians' work at uncovering the legend of Dracula. While the historical basis of the book is based a lot on myth and legend, overall the book take a wonderful in-depth look at the process of historical research and presents history as exciting and eventful. The story is easy to get involved in, and highly enjoyable!
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1voteA highly engaging novel by Richard Wright. Set in Chicago in the 1930s. Explores race, class, and gender relations, and the "red scare" in this setting.
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1voteThis book is a fantastic piece of historical fiction. It could easily be worked into a unit on the California Gold Rush of 1849.
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