What Book Are You Reading at the moment?

[parusski]

ORIGINAL: cpdeyoung

@Parusski,

Take a look at "XOM-B" by Jeremy Robinson. I do not read zombie books but I really liked what he does with this one.

Chuck

Thanks, just added to my wish list.

[barkman44]

The Complete History of the Eastern Roman Empire.

[Jevhaddah]

Jack Aubrey series, currently reading 'Post Captain'

The writing is very different from the 'Hornblower' series; less formal.

Good read though

Cheers

Jev

[Kuokkanen]

Ranks of Bronze

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: warspite1

ORIGINAL: warspite1


warspite1

I know you have read some stuff previously on a similar topic. I think you will enjoy this. This book gives - in one volume - a really good insight into what happened, when and why during that 30-or-so year period at the end of the nineteenth century.

One of the many things I find extremely interesting is that, when people sneeringly talk today about Empires - and particularly the British Empire (probably because it was the largest) the view is usually one that Britain and other such empire powers, were a bunch of imperialists, desperate to grab colonies and territory - either at the expense of the indiginous population or a.n.other imperial power (or both) - chiefly for the sake of power and resources.

What is clear is that the truth was often nothing like as simple as that. Certainly many of Her Majesty's (Victoria) Governments (particularly under Gladstone) were anything but imperialists. Colonies often came about by accident, or in order to defend other territories or in order to $%^& off another power - Bismarck was very good at that game! And yes, even in order to civilise and better the lot of the native (Livingstone).

Few people today believe that Empires were right (i.e. imposing your will and rule onto people who probably don't want you there is fundamentally wrong) but as with most things in life, the truth is a lot more complicated than people like to think.

warspite1

Ormster I will let you know on The Sleepwalkers in due course. Almost finished Scramble - on the last section now, starting with the Germans in German Southwest Africa (modern day Namibia).

warspite1

First 100 pages in. Its clear where the author is going but that's fine. Its a very readable book and its good to get a deeper understanding of the background.

I would be interested if anyone knows of a good book covering Balkan history, the retrenchment of the Ottoman Empire etc.

warspite1

Finally getting to the end of Sleepwalkers! The middle section of the book was really quite a struggle and i almost gave up a number of times. Glad I didn't as the 3rd section is interesting (as was the 1st). Whilst reading I realised I have never actually read an actual account of the assassination, I.e. how many conspirators took part, what each did, the itinery of the Archduke, the actions the Archduke and his entourage took in response to the initial failed attack etc.

A couple more weeks and it should be finished.... But what next? [:)]

[rhondabrwn]

Just finished reading the entire Honor Harrington series Waiting for the next installment...

So, back to the Destroyermen series to finish it off

http://www.amazon.com/Into-Storm-Destro ... stroyermen

I'm up to Book 5 and experiencing a constant urge to fire up WiTP:AE and play a few turns. This is a great bit of alternative Earth drama and adventure. A fun read and lots of combat action.

[Frido1207]

Command and Control: Nuclear Weapons, the Damascus Accident and the Illusion of Safety by Eric Schlosser.

[Kuokkanen]

ORIGINAL: rhondabrwn

Just finished reading the entire Honor Harrington series

How many books? Are they any good?

[parusski]

ORIGINAL: rhondabrwn

Just finished reading the entire Honor Harrington series Waiting for the next installment...

So, back to the Destroyermen series to finish it off

http://www.amazon.com/Into-Storm-Destro ... stroyermen

I'm up to Book 5 and experiencing a constant urge to fire up WiTP:AE and play a few turns. This is a great bit of alternative Earth drama and adventure. A fun read and lots of combat action.

I just acquired all the audio books in this series. It may be a little while till I get around to listening, since I have about 75 audio books I have yet to listen to.

[rhondabrwn]

ORIGINAL: Matti Kuokkanen

ORIGINAL: rhondabrwn

Just finished reading the entire Honor Harrington series

How many books? Are they any good?

A LOT though the basic story gets told in about 15 volumes and then there are some sub series that got started plus short story compilations that I haven't touched yet. Look at this

https://www.google.com/search?q=Honor+H ... 3&ie=UTF-8

Are they good? Oh yes, great Sci Fi military fiction, lots of battles, plenty of technology, and the right mix of personalities, love interests and so forth. Start with "On Basilisk Station" which is available free from Baen books in all e-book formats.

Here is a link to their "free Library"... scroll down a bit and you will find On Basilisk Station and a free download link Enjoy! you'll be hooked on the series in no time!

http://www.baenebooks.com/c-1-free-libr ... tionID=108

[Kuokkanen]

I've got other books to read at the moment, but I'll keep Honor Harrington in mind. Thank you, Rhonda

[nelmsm1]

I'd highly recommend the Honor Harrington books also. Once I read the first one I couldn't wait to get on to the next one.

[kentcol]

Reading "Lords of the Sky" by Dan Hampton

[warspite1]

Finally(!) finished Sleepwalkers...

Three options for my next book: Lawrence In Arabia, Monty's Men or The Battle of Leyte Gulf..... Ah the agony of choice. If in doubt, go for the naval book [:)]

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: warspite1

Just pre-ordered this puppy [8D] Sadly won't be available until September but should be gooooood given the author! [:)]

warspite1

Two weeks to go!!! Can't wait for this.

[Orm]

Finally(!) finished Sleepwalkers...

Sleepwalkers has now made it to the top of books that I want to read. But every time I begin a new book I bypass it for some easier reading. But you made me buy the book so I will read it. It looks very interesting. [:)] But I also suspect that it is a heavy read.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: Orm

Finally(!) finished Sleepwalkers...

Sleepwalkers has now made it to the top of books that I want to read. But every time I begin a new book I bypass it for some easier reading. But you made me buy the book so I will read it. It looks very interesting. [:)] But I also suspect that it is a heavy read.

warspite1

It is heavy. As I said, I almost gave up a few times, but overall am pleased I did not.

Currently reading Monty's Men (I decided on that in the end over Leyte Gulf). I must say its a joy to read. It's just so nice to read something positive for once about the British Army in WWII.

[wodin]

@Warspite is it Seven Pillars of Wisdom? Found it rather heavy going if it is.

[Greybriar]

I am currently reading The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L'Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution by C. L. R. James. It is very informative.

[warspite1]

ORIGINAL: wodin

@Warspite is it Seven Pillars of Wisdom? Found it rather heavy going if it is.

warspite1

Sorry wodin I don't understand the question.