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Heroes: From Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to Churchill and de Gaulle
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There is no doubt that Paul Johnson is one of the great historians of our time and one of our leading public intellectuals.
In this volume, Johnson attempts to explain heroes and heroism within the context of historical setting. The effort is a mixed success. Consider, for example, his use of Mae West and Marilyn Monroe as examplars of... »
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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
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I bought this book after watching a documentary on Ghengis Khan. This episode of history is something that I struggle to make sense of. I honestly feel that I now have a better grasp on what happened in terms of physical detail, but this book, though written beautifully, concentrates only on the political and military dimensions of the story. In other ... »
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The Complete World of Greek Mythology
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Good book for young children interested in this subject since pictures abound and captions tell a clear story. the text is more for late teens and above so the book has a good shelf life if bought when kids are young.... »
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Civilization and Its Discontents
Freud continued writing into his old age. The three books* of this period are highly suitable for the general reader, that is, every seeker of knowledge.... »
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City of God (Penguin Classics)
Augustine's City of God, a monumental work of religious lore, philosophy, and history, was written as a kind of literary tombstone for Roman cultur... »
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Travels with Herodotus
The last book by this great journalist. It makes perfect sense that he traveled with Herodotus, and that this ancient Greek writer, the first historian, o... »
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