This book was written in 2000. As I reread it now due to Covid 19 pandemic, I can’t help but recall the author ‘s premise…
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Day: March 23, 2020
By Edward W Said
Edward Said is one of those engaged intellectuals. They see the world from the prism of the oppressed and tried to change it through writings.…
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The Roman Empire
The Roman Empire had an extensive roads system that linked the far reaches of its empire. This allows a Roman to travel to UK or…
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A wonderful tale – A Stranger in Tibet: The Adventures of a Wandering Zen Monk
This is a fascinating book on the journey of a Japanese Zen monk into forbidden Tibet in 1900. Berry writes very well. This is also…
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A story well told – The Sultans
Noel barber is a journalist turned book writer. His output of popular histories is prolific. His books are fast paced and brisk. The focus is…
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The Mighty Beethoven
This is an excellent magazine. Do get this special Feb 2020 issue on Ludwig Van Beethoven celebrating the 250th anniversary of his birth. Posers –…
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