When Titans Clashed
The Napoleonic War and WW2 taught the Russians that they need neutral countries between Germany and Moscow to act as buffer states to survive a…
Montevideo chess heritage
One may be surprised why Alexander Alekhine went all the way to play in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. This was the 8th South American…
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An original approach – In Europe: Travels Through the Twentieth Century
This 876 page book is an ambitious attempt to meditate on the state of Europe on the cusp of the new millennium. Mak travelled through…
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A Gem – The China Mission: George C. Marshall’s Unfinished War, 1945-1947
Despite the heroic efforts of General George C. Marshall and President Truman at the end of World War II, China fell to Communist rule. Why?…
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Beautiful coffee table book – Hajj: Journey to the Heart of Islam
This beautiful coffee table book is a companion to an exhibition of the same name at the British museum from 26 Jan to 15 April…
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A gripping tale – Shakespeare’s Kings
This is an excellent book if one wants to know the historical context of Shakespeare ‘s plays on 5 real english kings.Because the emphasis is…
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A thought-provoking book – Wabi Sabi: The Japanese Art of Impermanence
To appreciate the Japanese philosophy of wabi sabi, one must first make a trip to Kyoto Japan during the sakura/ cherry blossom season. It is…
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Mystery unresolved – Shakespeare: The Evidence. Unlocking the Mysteries of the Man and his Work
Not a single manuscript or draft of William Shakespeare’s 37 plays has been found. The First Folio printed in 1623, 7 years after his death…
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