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Originally Posted by FizzyWater
Occasionally when I'm reading - either fiction or non-fiction - that mentions a historical event, it might raise enough curiosity to do a quick web search. Might it be useful, especially in non-fiction, to include links? Maybe. But I definitely would NOT want them to be forced, or for the book to be limited in content and expecting me to learn by clicking those links.
I generally prefer reading the detail myself, and choosing what I want to research.
And with the Kindle's ability to use dictionary/Wikipedia search, I generally have access to enough to be satisfied.
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The problem with including links is that they are transitory. Within a few years, half may no longer work, and it would get really annoying being teased with information that doesn't appear. Searching for yourself at the time of reading is probably the best option.