I needed an atlas of WWII with clear battle plans when reading WWII books as all these books do not have sufficiently big maps for…
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Excellent analysis — Decision in Normandy
This is an old 1983 book. But it is still the best book available that analysed how Montgomery planned the Normandy campaign, how the campaign…
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By Eileen Chang
Eileen Chang is one of China’s more famous pre-World War II writers based in Shanghai. She fled to Hong Kong after Mao won power. Her…
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By Howard Carter
How many years did Howard Carter dig (fruitlessly) in the Valley of the Kings before he discovered the magnificent untouched KingTut ‘s tomb? It was…
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Botticelli: Masters of Italian Art
This book on the great Florentine artist has sufficient details on his life and includes many of his paintings including the 3 frescos on the…
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An analysis — In the Footsteps of Churchill
This 2005 book is not a full – length detailed biography. Holmes instead focused on the character of Winston from childhood to his demise. The…
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Churchill
There are more biographies of Winston Spencer Churchill than any other persons. In fact, when Nigel Hamilton wanted to write his 3- volume biography of…
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The Splendid and the Vile
This is a splendid 2020 book that focused on Churchill ‘s first year as Prime Minister, 10 May 1940 to 10 May 1941. It covers…
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By Peter Heather
Peter Heather is an expert in Goth and Roman history. Here are 3 of his best books on Roman history. His latest book will be…
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Master of the Three Ways
The Chinese literati is a class of persons who withdrew from the material and political world during the Chinese dynastic era. Their focus is on…
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