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What books would you recommend to learn about welsh history if you have any?

Try the ‘Flashman’ books by George MacDoald Fraser.

One of the most important things to remember is that human nature remains consistent thoughout time.

Another great video with top suggestions! I studied Ancient History at university and will never get bored of the ever changing enigma that was Rome. If you or anyone else is interested in a book focused more on Romes soldiers, weaponry, and tactics during the Republic years, I'd recommend checking out Simon James' book Rome & the Sword (chapters 1 and 2).

Lonesome Dove!! ❤

Michael, Josh @ Redfury just picked this book as his favorite non fiction of 2024. It sounds great: Midnight in Broad Daylight: A Japanese American Family Caught Between Two Worlds Book by Pamela Rotner Sakamoto

don’t have discord but i listened to the song of achilles audiobook and it is HIGHLY worth a read. very beautiful very queer.

History repeats itself, brother, great intro.

Great video! If you ever happen to get interested in the Crusades, I can recommend A History of the Crusades by Steve Runciman 😊 a bit more textbook-y, but still a great read filled with interesting characters.

Have to get it from the man himself-Caeser wrote his diaries on the Civil War

Adding on to the Song of Achilles compliments. That book was great - Great prose and seamless integration with Odysseus’ journey. The ending was beautiful. Really looking forward to checking out Circe later this year.

I thought I’d mention The First Man of Rome series by Colleen McCullough. A seven book series covering Marius, Sulla and Caesar (as well as virtually everyone else around them), I had a terrific time with these books. Fascinating reads.

Sir could you suggest us about books about Ottoman Empire

Thank you for this content and the message at the beginning of the video. Your stuff has made me fall in love with reading, especially non fiction, again

If I was single again I would join your Italy tour in a heartbeat! I spent 2 weeks in Italy around 2001 on a solo travelers tour and had the time of my life! The ruins of Pompeii and the blue grotto in Capri were 😘.

Was just in Rome. Check out the crypt of the capuchin monks while you’re there

For the anglophiles: The Plantagenets and The Wars of the Roses by Dan Jones are great picks. Incredibly informative and eminently readable.

Thank you! The biggest problem with academic history is that historians don't have a sense of humour and therefore believe that their subjects don't either. Emma Southon brings a witty humanity to these otherwise dusty busts.

How are y'all getting through so many books 😭

excellent choices all. Mary Beard is my hero!

When I was a teenager, I was and still am an avid reader. I would read books on the couch next my grandpa while he watched the news. One day, he had me follow him to this old bookcase in the front room. It was filled with old national geographics, old logbooks and fire training manuals from his time as a Battalion Chief for CDF, now Cal-Fire. And tucked right next to the family Bible, he pulled out Lonsome Dove from there and handed it to me and said, "This is the only book you'll need to read. I haven't been able to read a book as good as this one since I first read it." Later on, we ended up watching the Lonsome Dove series together on TV, and I got a little more insight into the man he was and the man he aspired to be.

omg yess i love books,

I joined a bookclub and we are reading Ovid and Homer this year. I also want to read some roman history to learn more about the Roman empire during that time. Do you have a recommendation?

Um, sick shirt.... I just finished my first playthrough a few nights ago. What a game.

You are so, so handsome.

I just thrifted Augustus by Adrian Goldsworthy!

Clearly a man of the culture, I mean just look at the Dortmund kit.

where do I begin!!! I have not been much of a reader, and I want to change that. I enjoy knowledge and being informed. I was in need of some guidance. That may sound silly but sometimes you "have to do you". I came across your content about a week ago. I can't say I watched it all, but I have watched enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you. First of all, my amazon cart is filled with your suggestions. I even have historical fantasy solely based on your recommendations. You have turned me into a dedicated watcher and hopefully a dedicated reader! Keep up the good work. I look forward to what you read and what you have to say about it!!!!!!

Cheeky, but I'd greatly appreciate it if you would check out Ancient History Hound 😀.

Song of Achilles was really well written.

Crazy I just found your channel recently, and then a couple days later I see you get a shout out from Brett Kollmann. Always cool to see crossover interests. Maybe you could make a football history book. Recommendation video.

Caste is really good

Yay! I watch you on TikTok but just came across your YT page!!

I could not get through r*pe if nanking. It was actually impacting my mental health.

Overthrow by Stephen Kinser is amazing.

Started typing out a comment about Agrippina then heard my review being read aloud 😂❤ one of the best recs I received last year! Thank you History Sickos 🤘🏻

100% getting on these recommendations. I appreciate that you're not coming from the "Read these books to open your mind" train that many recommended vids have been giving me. If I'm taking a break from fiction it's starting here!

I just ordered this book at my local store and cannot wait for it to come in! The only resolution I made to myself for 2025 was to read at least one classic/month and this was my Feb pick!

You can’t go wrong with Max Hastings, everything I’ve read of his is top notch. I have not read the Abyss. Caste looks very intriguing as well.

I've just finished 'how the word is passed' this morning, and it is an exceptional read. 5/5 for sure!

Midnight in Chernobyl was a phenomenal read, Higginbothom's labor was SO evident and he wrote it so wonderfully - it never felt too heavy even during the science parts (but I do love science, so maybe that's why). Chernobyl happened when I was young, and I found myself being transported back in a way I didn't expect. Agrippina was a GREAT book I read solely on your recommendation and I'm SO glad I did. Emma Southon is such a fun writer and I'm so glad she focuses on women in ancient history. The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt is on my TBR for 2026 (yes, I have my TBR planned through the end of next year lol). I definitely want to read the Greatest Knight in the future - it looks great!

I vote for The Song of Achilles and The Coming of the Third Reich.

1) Jonathan Maberrys_Kagen The Damned 2) DJ Molles_A Harvest of Ash & Blood 3) Marina Lostetter_The Cage if Dark Hours :)

Dungeon crawler Carl!!! It's so fun l, dark, absurd and hilarious. The audible is incredible.

Actually borrowed Caste from my library based on a Ryan Holiday recommendation…so kind of hoping that gets picked (once I join your book club)

An African History of Africa and Water Moon

YOOO I just signed up for bindery, gotta love a pay raise man :,)

An African History of Africa and Dungeon Crawler Carl are easy recommendations for me. DCC is a nice entry into LITRPG.

A have lonesome dove and shogun in my reading list . I only manage about 10 books a year must be a slow reader 😂

Interesting reads, perhaps I can find in the audio format. Do you have any opinions/views you don't mind telling/sharing on Pontius Pilate. I'm aware he is motioned in the Gospels of the New Testament as the Governor of Judea representing Roman authority, I thought he would be more ruthless/less sympathetic towards anyone who was a threat to the Roman Empire.