A Biography of Cao Cao
Rafe de Crespigny is an Australian sinologist, now aged 90. He specialises in the history of the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. His…
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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Tibet — The mysterious kingdom
These 4 books should give a good flavour on mysterious Tibet. Tibet, Tibet is a travelogue. Turquoise Roof is an autobiography by a Tibetan aristocrat…
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Penang’s History, My Story
This is a book that every tourist to Penang who has an interest in its rich history will savour. The author has compiled his articles…
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The life of a maestro — Beethoven: A Life in Nine Pieces
This book published in 2020 to mark the 250th anniversary of Beethoven ‘s birth by Oxford professor Laura Tunbridge is a book for readers who…
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