Have you ever gone to the history section of a bookstore and just stared blankly at the wall of books? Out of the overwhelming selection, you wonder which single book would make your history buff go "Wow! What a great gift!"? To keep you from having to experience this frustrating quandary ever again, I've collected a few tips and suggestions that should make shopping for history buffs a breeze.
Not Your Ordinary History Book
What makes the history section in a bookstore so daunting are the large number of books that cover very specific topics. If you aren't sure what topic your history buff loves most, try some of the more general, light-hearted, fun books that are generic enough to please every history buff but also informative enough to entertain them.
• Top 10 Fun History Books - "I Didn't Know That!"
Time Travel and Other Historical Fiction
Though historians are renown (notorious?) for their obsession with non-fiction books, help them let loose a little with some fiction. There are numerous novels based in the past but a few of my favorite books are novels that take you to the past via some sort of time warp.
• Top 10 Books of Historical Fiction That Help You Let Loose (Coming Soon)
Wowza! Now That's a Good Video!
Are you afraid you're going to choose a video that makes everyone in the room start to "check to make sure their eyelids are still working"? Well have no fear, I've chosen a few videos that will not only keep you awake, but also will keep you chatting about them for weeks to come.
• Top 6 Historical Videos That Make You Stand Up and Shout "Wow!"
Games, Toys, and Nicknacks
Ever wanted to play "Stump the Historian"? Well, I don't know if anyone has actually created a game with that title, but there are some on the market that come close. Consider buying games, toys, or other items with a historical theme.
• Top 10 Games, Toys, and Cool Stuff About History (Coming Soon)
Buy a Piece of History
If you want to buy your history buff something truly unique, buy them a piece of history. Would they be interested in an old phonograph, a Teddy Roosevelt election pin, or a soldier's WWII uniform? Find fascinating items from the past at local antique stores or on the Internet at sites like Ebay.
