I find this to be a very intresting thing to do. Eventhough, it might be difficult.
As I have very little knowledge of the US Civil War and US war of independence, and generally US history before the Great War, I am Looking forward to see some nice suggestions in that area. But please no WWII books.
If we contrast the rapid progress of this mischievous discovery of gunpowder with the slow and laborious advances of reason, science, and the arts of peace, a philosopher, according to his temper, will laugh or weep at the folly of mankind. - Edward Gibbon
I love this idea yet Moby Dick is a touch time-consuming. The cartoon "Futurama" put it quite well, describing it as a "dense, symbolist tome"
Well, it is.
Dare I suggest Conrad? "Heart of Darkness" perhaps? MDick could otherwise turn this into the "book of the year" thread.
Where's the bloody gin? An army marches on its liver, not its ruddy stomach.
Still no takers? Unless I'm missing out.
Where's the bloody gin? An army marches on its liver, not its ruddy stomach.
I'm a newby but I would like to hear some comment on Gwynne Dyer: The Climate Wars . I'll look over on best book on theory of war if I can find the link.
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