History of Magic: Term XXVI, Activity 08 History Rec

[caitieness.livejournal.com]

Activity: History Rec
Points: 10 points participation
Deadline: Thursday August 29 at 11pm UTC (7pm EDT)
Details: Recommend a novel / short story / biography that relates to history in some way! This can be historical fiction, medieval fantasy or even nonfiction. Include Title, Author, and a brief summary. Use the textbox provided to submit & sign with your name and house (or a sigtag) for points!

<B>Title/Author</b>: <B>Historical Time Period:</b> (can be specific like 1900 or general like medieval England) <B>Brief summary:</b> name/house/sigtag

Don't forget to sign the roster to receive bonus points!
 

Comments

[herloved-beauty.livejournal.com]

Title/Author: All Quiet on the Western Front // Erich Maria Remarque
Historical Time Period: World War I
Brief summary: Paul Baumer is a German Soldier during World War I, having signed up on the urging of a teacher from school. The book goes on to describe, in detail, Baumer's relationship with his battalion, as well as his schoolmates who joined in the service with him. It chronicles gains and loss of field, as well as a particularly depressing 'leave' visit to his own hometown after being shaken by the war.

Megan // Gryff

[passerine.livejournal.com]

I only read this because I had to for school (not a big fan of the general topic of war outside of WWII and the Cold war, but mostly because of the politics/aftermath) but I'm SO GLAD I actually read it.

[herloved-beauty.livejournal.com]

You know, honestly, I thought I was going to hate it because WWII and The Holocaust are generally the only two history related things that interest me, but it wasn't a bad read, and it's now one of my favorite books, easily.