Where can I find books about historical events?
Salem: You might try Salem Possessed. It is definitely one notch above Ambrose in difficulty, but the slightly more academic tone is necessary in order to present the two or three prevailing theories of what was actually going on during the witch trials. Since a lot of the events and records are subjective, the authors have taken a step back somewhat to give what is objective public record and compare it to the prevailing theories. London History: This is definitely on the easy side of the writing scale, but I think you’ll love it: A Spy’s London has several walking tours of the city that form the structure of a history, mostly World War II era, of dead drops, MI6, assassins, etc. I read it when London was a distant memory, I’m sure it’d be infinitely better when you’re in the city. Other (Cuban Missile Crisis)
Some months later, but anyway … Liza Picard’s London books – Elizabeth’s London, Restoration London, Dr Johnson’s London, Victorian London. You may not be checking back of course (I found this question through your comment on the “Boring girlfriend” question), but if you are you might like to give these a go – because of their format they’re relatively easy to dip
