Quote

I actually love history. I've devoured book after book of stories from World War I and World War II. They're really two sections of world history that really interest me.

I tend to like to read history - recent history, because I find that much more intriguing than just a writer's imagination.

I like to read about subjects unrelated to my work, especially history.

I like reading about the past. I'm definitely not a history buff, but I do read a bit of history now and again, and to do that for work is really exciting.

I actually love history. I've devoured book after book of stories from World War I and World War II. They're really two sections of world history that really interest me. I knew very extensively a lot about World War I.

It's a very good historical book about history.

The pull of history has been a strong theme in my life as a novelist.

I devour history books. I love anything by Thomas B. Costain or George MacDonald Fraser. He writes magnificent history, and he also wrote the Flashman stories, which are irresistible.

When I'm working on historical books, I'm much more organized. I usually read about 100 books to get the depth of knowledge I need.