Welcome, History Readers!
- Location
- Arlington, VA 38.89-77.1 22201US
- Meetups
- 10 so far
- Members
- 208 Book Readers
- Meetup topics
- Founded
- June 1, 2008
Meet history lovers from the DC area in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, we will read a new book every other month. Then we will meet to discuss the reading selection at an informal and accessible meeting place. Perfect for those who have an interest in reading, history, travel, and meeting new people.
Our next MeetupThe Muslim Discovery of Europe
- Where?
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This location is shown only to members
- Who’s coming?
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18 Yes / 2 Maybe(no spots left)
Much has been written about what the west learned and adapted to the challenge of Islam, but very few works have taken the other side of this issue. Bernard Lewis attempts to do just that in his book, The Muslim Discovery of Europe which examines how confrontation with the Christendom Europe affected Islamic culture from the middle ages to the mid nineteenth century. Read more
More upcoming Meetups
This group doesn't have any additional upcoming Meetups scheduled.
Past Meetups
Join The Northern Virginia History Book Club Meetup
What's new?
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Nov 8
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New member
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Nov 2
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Oct 29
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New member“I love history.”
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Oct 27
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“This group is a perfect combination of my interest in history, reading and meeting new people!”
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Oct 23
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New member“I have always been an avid reader and history was one of my majors in college. But for far too long, work has limited the time I devote to reading and it's time for me to make reading a priority again.”
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Oct 19
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“I have always enjoyed fiction and non-fiction historic novels. This is a way to add that past time to meeting new people.”
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Oct 13
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What members are saying
“ It is a great way of meeting people who share your interests!! ”
“ Interesting group of people who bring different perspectives to the reading. Discussion where everyone gets to chime in. ”