For about a year we have been choosing books from a set of categories that were chosen without much thought. I have gone back and looked at the books we have read and discussed since the beginning of 2009, some 73 in total. The count is shown in the table below.
57 of the books are general histories, focusing especially on American and European history. Few deal with native Americans (Indians), Religion, Ancient history, Historiography and the uses of history, Economic history or Science and Technology. If we continue with the new practice, we will change the nature of the club.
Should we revise categories from which we select books, or indeed, change the process more fundamentally? Your comments are welcome.
57 of the books are general histories, focusing especially on American and European history. Few deal with native Americans (Indians), Religion, Ancient history, Historiography and the uses of history, Economic history or Science and Technology. If we continue with the new practice, we will change the nature of the club.
Should we revise categories from which we select books, or indeed, change the process more fundamentally? Your comments are welcome.
| Category | Most Recent | Since 8/2011 | 2009-7/2011 | Total |
| Local Interest | February 2013 | 1 | 1 | |
| American History | December 2013 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Native American History | July 2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| History of Religion | January 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| European History | May 2014 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| History in Other Regions | November 2013 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Ancient History | February 2014 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| About History | March 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Economic History | April 2013 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| History of Science and Tech. | April 2014 | 2 | 2 | |
| (More than one region) | November 2012 | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 33 | 40 | 73 |
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