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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Tag: European History (Books)
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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The story of Malta
Malta is a small island just below Italy, next to Sicily. Its inhabitants were awarded the George Cross by King George VI for bravery in…
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Caravaggio
A visit to Naples is not complete if one does not see Caravaggio’s The Seven Acts of Mercy {painted in 1606/07} and The Martyrdom of…
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Excellent book – China between Empires: The Northern and Southern Dynasties
This excellent 2nd volume of the 6- volume History of Imperial China is a wonderful history of the period from the fall of the Han…
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