I am a university student studying Computer Engineering, and before that, I was in school studying an engineering specialization in computers. Therefore, I haven't read any books on history, geography, or philosophy for six years. Even in my free time, I would only read technology books. I feel a significant gap in my general knowledge in all historical topics across various eras. I tried reading articles and watching some documentaries, but they were too summarized and not useful to me. Are there any useful books that explain history for new readers? I would like some suggestions for good books on history for beginners.
by Aymanfhad
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There’s a very entertaining book on the history of England called “1066 and All That: A Memorable History of England” by W.C. Sellar & R.J. Yeatman
*This humorous “history” is a book that has itself become part of the UK’s history. The authors made the claim that “All the History you can remember is in the Book,” and, for most Brits, they were probably right. But it is their own unique interpretation of events that has made the book a classic; an uproarious satire on textbook history and a population’s confused recollections of it.*