Why did the Age of Renaissance begin in Italy? Why did it begin in that time period? European history can be roughly classified into the…
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Britain’s War Story Revisited
Alan Allport’s two-volume history of the Second World War from the perspective of Britain—Britain at Bay: The Epic Story of the Second World War, 1938–1941…
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Reincarnation and Salvation—Part 1: Reformation
The Dalai Lama, according to Tibetan Buddhist belief, can influence or choose his next rebirth. It is believed he can consciously choose the circumstances, location,…
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The King James Bible and King James I – Part 5
Rereading these books, which I bought and read in 2011 for the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible, due to my…
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King James I of England and VI of Scotland – Part 4
James I hated the Geneva Bible. He agreed to a new English translation on the condition that it must spread the idea of divine rule…
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Unravelling Pre-Holocaust Discrimination
Before the Holocaust, the Jews in Europe and UK already faced deep-rooted discrimination. The Holocaust and the failure of the Americans, Germans, British and Europeans…
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Venice
James Morris is a travel writer of exquisite talent. His books provide in-depth historical context, unlike other travel writers. The World of Venice is a…
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Cameron Highlands 2022 – Churches (Part 2)
There are two wonderfully quaint churches in Cameron Highlands. Both date from colonial times. They are All Souls’ Church (Anglican) off the golf course road,…
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The Maisky Diaries
Diaries provide a unique window into the minds and thoughts of their writers. Provided they are not written with a view to later publication. The…
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Who Wrote Shakespeare?
Can William Shakespeare, a country bumpkin write the plays attributed to him? These 2 books address this burning question head-on. The plays show the playwright…
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