![]() There are two books titled 1913, another called 1913: The Eve of War. On the other hand, some years offer myriad possibilities. Not every year offers a suitable selection (we decided the year has to be somewhere in the title). ![]() If you have the time and the inclination, you can give yourself and at-home education by simply journeying through the century one book at a time. And as much as we love 2001: A Space Odyssey, we’re going to focus on the 20th century. Mann- 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus and 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created.Īs much as those distant histories fascinate us at the Why Not 100, this is a post about more recent historical accounts. But if you want some more historical context, you can also pick up a couple of books by a fellow named Charles C. You can read 1492: The Year the World Began by Felipe Fernandez-Armesto. America’s origins? How about David McCullough’s 1776. ![]() The first permanent settlement in the New World? Karen Lange wrote 1607: A New Look at Jamestown. ![]() Have you resolved to learn about the Norman invasion of England? Pick up a copy of David Howarth’s 1066: The Year of the Conquest. You want to troll for a date? Try a bookstore. ![]()
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