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ORIGINAL: Chickenboy

Ugh. Do I really have to read a book written by a Scotsman extolling the virtues of Pax Brittania? [;)]

warspite1

Well its up to you. You could always try The Gruffalo if Ferguson no longer floats your boat. The Gruffalo isn't as big a book in size, but in depth and breadth of subject matter its at least on a par. A searing indictment of the social conditions of those born with a big purple wart on the end of their nose, as well as a much needed delve into the realpolitik of the Deep Dark Wood.

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As an aside, did anyone else find themselves reading The Gruffalo in rap stylee to their little ones. A few people I've spoken to with children around the same age admitted they did - it just seemed like the obvious thing to do.... but there you go..

ORIGINAL: warspite1

.....I was recommended The Fast Carriers (Reynolds)..... I just hope its as good as the reviews and does cover not only the combat operations of the fleet, but also the development of the support services.

....time to head back to the ETO for a while. Invasion of England 1940 (Schenk) is first up.

ORIGINAL: Zorch

The Seleukid Empire of Antiochus III (223-187 BC) by John Grainger.

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The Seleukid Empire of Antiochus III (223-187 BC) by John Grainger.

So what is the verdict?

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ORIGINAL: Zorch

The Seleukid Empire of Antiochus III (223-187 BC) by John Grainger.

So what is the verdict?

It's good. Grainger makes a point of debunking the Roman explanation of how the war that led to his downfall started.

ORIGINAL: loki100

Since I finally got paid for some work I did in 2015 I decided to indulge in some book buying.

Treated myself to all 4 of Stahel's books on the opening stages of the German invasion of the USSR (Barbarossa, Kiev, Typhoon and Moscow). Must say I am deeply impressed - he can write so well that you don't lose the central narrative in all the details.

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So what is the verdict?

It's good. Grainger makes a point of debunking the Roman explanation of how the war that led to his downfall started.

Thank you. [:)]

I'll put it on my Christmas wish list. [:D]

ORIGINAL: Franciscus

Just finished "Fear" by Gabriel Chevalier.

An admirable, courageous and poignant book about the horrors and futility of war (in this case WW1) as seen by the soldiers that have to endure it - and live and die in fear.

The short introduction by John Berger is one of the most admirable and scathing anti-war texts I've read so far.

Not for everyone, but I am glad to have read it.

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ORIGINAL: loki100

Since I finally got paid for some work I did in 2015 I decided to indulge in some book buying.

Treated myself to all 4 of Stahel's books on the opening stages of the German invasion of the USSR (Barbarossa, Kiev, Typhoon and Moscow). Must say I am deeply impressed - he can write so well that you don't lose the central narrative in all the details.

I agree. Just haven't bought the 4th yet.

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