Wansworth
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Interesting selection of very readable books about history and geography related to the present time.
The Power of Geography. Tim Marshall
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Excellent, starting with Prisoners of Geography.
capnsensible
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Has certainly piqued my interest, especially after reading an awful criticism by a German geographer.
First, though, I've been rather more intrigued by his history of football chants 'Dirty Northern B#######' so just downloaded that. Geopolitics will follow......
First, though, I've been rather more intrigued by his history of football chants 'Dirty Northern B#######' so just downloaded that. Geopolitics will follow......
Wansworth
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For a layman like myself his books seem a good starting point…………..Has certainly piqued my interest, especially after reading an awful criticism by a German geographer.
First, though, I've been rather more intrigued by his history of football chants 'Dirty Northern B#######' so just downloaded that. Geopolitics will follow......
capnsensible
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Me too. Literally bookmarked for a later read, all available on kindle.
Just finished 'The Full English' a travelog retracing JB Priestlys trip prior to WW2. I learnt a lot about middle England, someplace I've driven through plenty but never stopped. Having slightly overdosed on Mick Herron (Slow Horses etc) the real world beckoned. Although I'm currently sidetracked on a book about the US invasion of Iwo Jima based on the writings of Marine Corps correspondents embedded in the assault forces.
Every day a school day.
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Wansworth
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Thereisachapter dedicated to Spain so we can judge how good his observations are
capnsensible
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Excellent series. Lots to learn there, the author is well informed, has done his research and is presenting facts, not preaching.
I would recommend them. I'm sure there are some errors but certainly no theorising or tub thumping.
