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…
A gem insider’s view — Dealing with China
This book by a former US Treasury Secretary under President George W Bush, and head of Goldman Sachs is worth reading even now. Paulson’s account…
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China & US
If the legal challenges filed by Trump fail, Biden will be the new President. China – US relations are likely to have a reset. Reading…
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US Presidential Election
As of Thursday, Joe Biden needs to win only 1 out of 5 remaining states yet to be counted to be the US President. If…
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A useful book — Beethoven’s Symphonies: An Artistic Vision
I am not a musician. But I am a huge fan of Beethoven. This book explores all nine of Beethoven ‘s symphonies. Lockwood gives us…
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Great insights — Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams
This 2017 book may have limited readership due to its ” simplistic ” title. At a glance, we may just pass this book by as…
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Excellent memoir — The Campaign in Afghanistan
This book covers more than its title suggests. Greenwood begins with his childhood, his journey to India, his experience with the British revenge army with…
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Books on Afghanistan
There are 2 passes from British India’s North West Frontier into Afghanistan. The more famous and shorter pass is the Khyber Pass from Peshawer to…
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The Retreat from Cabool — Lady Sale: The First Afghan War
This is actually a journal of the disasters in Afghanistan by Lady Sale. Edited by Macrory who has included as an appendix Dr Brydon’s account…
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History well told — Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan
William Dalrymple started off as a writer of travel books. He then branched off into Indian history after a trip to India aroused his senses…
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By William Dalrymple
William Dalrymple started off as a writer of travel books. He then branched off into Indian history after a trip to India aroused his senses…
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