I love’s me some non-fiction. These are a few books that rocked me world. I thought you might enjoy them as well. As you can see, most focus on material that might interest aspiring fantasy authors. Cohen, Richard. By the Sword : A History of Gladiators, Musketeers, Samurai, Swashbucklers, and Olympic Champions. Modern Library, 2003. Colum, Padraic. Nordic Gods and Heroes. Dover Publications, 1996. Diamond, Jared. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies. New York