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James FellSweary History with James Fell
Followers87,325
Last 7 daysfrom Nov 7
Last 30 daysfrom Nov 30
Subscribers (rounded)63K+
Paid subscribersThousands
Best board spot#21 History Bestsellers
Recommended by55
New recommenders, 30 days0
Recommends20
Tracked sinceOct 31, 2026

Followers by day

James Fell

85k86k87k88k89k90k Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Nov 12 One reading a day from here 87,325

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When their recommendations started

James Fell

Dec 24MarJunSepDecMarJunSep

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