This book published in 2015 is a detailed study of the Zhou dynasty. The Zhou, after overthrowing the Shang dynasty, needed to justify their actions.…
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The Confucian-Legalist State by Dingxin Zhao – Part 1
This book published in 2015 is a detailed study of the Western and Eastern Zhou dynasties. Zhao posits that the main characteristics of the Chinese…
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From Tudor to Stuart
From Tudor to Stuart is a scholarly 2024 book. Professor Susan Doran quotes mainly from the primary sources. These sources use the old English spelling…
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The Cambridge History of China
The Cambridge History of China is the most comprehensive set of history on China in the English language. It is also the most expensive. Each…
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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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Lionhearts: Richard 1, Saladin, and the Era of the Third Crusade
This 1998 book was read by me in 2005. It’s a joint biography of two great leaders. It’s a story well narrated. Both were ruthless…
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Buddhism in China
This 2003 book by John Kieschnick (born 1964) is to my knowledge the latest book on Buddhism in China. It’s an excellent book. John has…
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Malta and Britain
HRH Prince Phillip funeral You would have noticed a group of sailors blowing whistles before the pallbearers ascended the steps of St George’s Chapel. This…
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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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Instructions for British Servicemen in France 1944
This is a fascinating pamphlet issued in 1944 to British servicemen prior to D – Day. It was intended to guide Britons’ behaviour towards the…
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