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John Adams
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Truman
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Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation
Joseph J. Ellis

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The Lord God Made Them All
The Lord God Made Them All
James Herriot

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David McCullough

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Doris Kearns Goodwin

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Simon Winchester

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Romantic Historical Books

Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy

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The Duke and I
The Duke and I
Julia Quinn

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The Night Circus
The Night Circus
Erin Morgenstern

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The Viscount Who Loved Me
The Viscount Who Loved Me
Julia Quinn

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Dragonfly in Amber
Dragonfly in Amber
Diana Gabaldon

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Voyager
Voyager
Diana Gabaldon

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The Brothers Karamazov
The Brothers Karamazov
Fyodor Dostoevsky

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The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride
William Goldman

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Gone With the Wind
Gone With the Wind
Margaret Mitchell

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The Song of Achilles
The Song of Achilles
Madeline Miller

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An Offer from a Gentleman
An Offer from a Gentleman
Julia Quinn

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Drums of Autumn
Drums of Autumn
Diana Gabaldon

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Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Romancing Mister Bridgerton
Julia Quinn

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The Fiery Cross
The Fiery Cross
Diana Gabaldon

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An Echo in the Bone
An Echo in the Bone
Diana Gabaldon

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A Breath of Snow and Ashes
A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Diana Gabaldon

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The Notebook
The Notebook
Nicholas Sparks

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To Sir Phillip, With Love
To Sir Phillip, With Love
Julia Quinn

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When He Was Wicked
When He Was Wicked
Julia Quinn

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A Voice in the Wind
A Voice in the Wind
Francine Rivers

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Common themes in these books on historical topics include: war, political turmoil, social injustice, personal struggles, love and relationships, redemption, and the exploration of different cultures and time periods. Many of these books also feature strong and complex female characters who challenge societal norms and expectations. Additionally, there are several biographies and memoirs that offer insights into the lives of influential figures in history.

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