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Orientalism
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This book is a great overview and as noted by many others, a true work of literary genius. Colonial subjects, such as Said himself, have a hard time placing themselves in the mess of Colonialism and the supposed Post-Colonial era we live in and this book aids in that coming to terms process. Said manages to marry the subjectivity of his reality with th... »
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A Farewell to Alms: A Brief Economic History of the World (Princeton Economic History of the Western World)
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Gregory Clark's A Farewell to Alms is the most informative book about economic history that I know. On about 380 pages and with nearly 200 illustrations, Clark describes the dynamics of the Malthusian economy that prevailed worldwide up to the time of the industrial revolution, and the industrial revolution itself. It is smoothly written, focuses on th... »
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Salt: A World History
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This book was a fascinating read. The facts inside were amazing and gave me a greater appreciation, and different perspective, of how the outer reaches of the world at that time, centuries ago, were discovered. This is one author I'll keep a look out for regarding buying any other of his publications. 5 star rating very well deserved. ... »
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The Slave Ship: A Human History
Unlike most historys, The Slave Ship is very readable, reads like a novel.
Makes you want to throw up, what the Europens did to these people. Sailor... »
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Cartographia: Mapping Civilizations
Cant say enough. Love it. Book is a great addition to anyones library.
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Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu
Drawing on original writings and walking in the footsteps of Marco Polo himself, Laurence Bergreen's Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu is the most ... »
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