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The Fall of Rome and the End of Civilization by Bryan Ward-Perkins. The titles is a bit misleading, while Ward-Perkins argues that the End of Rome is seen too cosy in some recent books and studies his point would be better named The Violent Decline and Change of Half a Civilization, but still a good book. The War for All the Oceans: From Nelson at the Nile to Napoleon at Waterloo by Roy Adkins and Lesley Adkins. Well written account of 1798-1815. Enigma by Robert Harris. I love stories about Bletchley Park and next to Cryptonomicon this is the best I know. Imperium by Robert Harris. I always like Cicero more than Caesar  . Very entertaining if you like Court Room and Political drama.Measuring the World by Daniel Kehlmann (I read the German original, so can't say if it is well translated). Wonderful story about Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauß. We only see small sketches of both's life, very entertaining. Was a big, big hit in Germany, a shame I waited so long to read it. Big recommendation. Decius fucked around with this message at 08:12 on Nov 16, 2006 |
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