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.The "Times" History of London (Times (Times Books))
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by: Hugh Clout

November 05, 2007
Not just history, but the importance of London's geography in its growth as the leading world city.

Up until now there has been a lack of a good synopsis of London's past.

And a great coffee table book to pick up and browse.
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.The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering
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by: Norman G. Finkelstein

September 26, 2003
The zionists have been using dubious claims about the events of World War 2 to justify their own holocaust against the unfortunate Palestinians. These disgusting people have to be removed from the middle east and speaking out in word, action and deed is the way we are going to achieve this.
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.European History for Dummies
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by: Sean Lang

March 24, 2006
I'm not a European. I came over to the UK to study. Therefore, you can say that i have almost zero knowledge about European history.

I have read more than half of the book now. I have to compliment the author for his ability to make European history fun to read. It is true that almost every page could make you laugh-provided that you know at least SOME european history beforehand.

There are a few problems with the book:

1. Out of 406 pages, there's only 1 map of Europe on the first page. No photos, no pictures, no other maps to illustrate the events written.

2. The author attempts to SUMMARISE everything happened in europe into 1 book-which is good for people who knows some history beforehand....but ... Read More:
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.A History of Spain (Palgrave Essential Histories Series)
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by: Simon Barton

November 24, 2003
I'm not a European. I came over to the UK to study. Therefore, you can say that i have almost zero knowledge about European history.

I have read more than half of the book now. I have to compliment the author for his ability to make European history fun to read. It is true that almost every page could make you laugh-provided that you know at least SOME european history beforehand.

There are a few problems with the book:

1. Out of 406 pages, there's only 1 map of Europe on the first page. No photos, no pictures, no other maps to illustrate the events written.

2. The author attempts to SUMMARISE everything happened in europe into 1 book-which is good for people who knows some history beforehand....but ... Read More:
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.The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Penguin Classics)
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by: Edward Gibbon

June 19, 2000
I have read much history in the last few years but no other historical writer has moved me quite like Gibbon. I have shed tears more than once whilst engaged on this extraordinary journey. Until now, my reading of history has been an effort to forge a dim and tenuous link with peoples of the past in the hope of entering, in some small way, their minds and worlds. With Gibbon though my kinship with the generations has been bought vividly to life and made it all too clear, that for good or ill, men and women are the same in all times and all places and that all history is just one story. On a day when fresh war and misery has just erupted in a place which the Romans would have called Colchis (Georgia) it is impossible not to feel that this is the just the ... Read More:
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.Dunkirk: Fight to the Last Man
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by: Hugh Sebag-Montefiore

May 31, 2007
I really enjoyed this book,i found it most enlightening as to the events running up to the evacuation from Dunkirk.its brings to light events i hadnt been aware of like the massacre of prisoners from the royal Norfolks.all in all a very good read.
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.Philip II of Macedonia
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by: Ian Worthington

July 08, 2008
I really enjoyed this book,i found it most enlightening as to the events running up to the evacuation from Dunkirk.its brings to light events i hadnt been aware of like the massacre of prisoners from the royal Norfolks.all in all a very good read.
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.Rome and Jerusalem: The Clash of Ancient Civilizations
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by: Martin Goodman

January 31, 2008
This is probably the most authoritative book over written on the Jewish revolts. It has the added strength of describing the second revolt, which Jospehus didn't witness. He also looks at the Christian role in the revolt.

Goodman brings a huge array of ancient sources, including the often neglected Talmudic sources and archaeological evidence. One gets the sense that there isn't any source which hasn't been covered.
The book is readable and modern in its analysis of questions of identity in the ancient world and relevant to today in raising questions about the origins of antisemitism and the Jewish presence in the area.
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.Rule by Secrecy
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by: Jim Marrs

April 04, 2002
This book is a phenomenal read. Personally, I don't think everything in it holds water, but this kind of broad-spectrum investigative journalism is a rare thing in todays corporate media. Marrs manages to paint the picture, in broad strokes and in detail when possible, that it is INDEED possible to rule by secrecy. Why would anyone want to decieve the world like that? Look at the history of humanity abd you have your answer. This is after all a planet, were the "leader of the free world" is the grand-son of fascist who participated in a failed coup against Roosevelt ans was later condemned under the Trading with the Enemy Act (yes, Prescott Bush had close ties with Fritz Thyssen).

The wealth and power wielded by these groups will make think revolutionary thoughts. ... Read More:
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.British Foreign and Imperial Policy, 1865-1919 (Questions & Analysis in History)
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by: Graham Goodlad

October 21, 1999
I am an A-Level history and politics student and this book combines the best of both worlds. It is an essential text for anyone covering the British History A-Level course. It directs attention to all the key foreign policy aspects and at such a low price it is certain;y worth it for a much higher grade. This isn't so much of a text but its incredible focus makes it more like a text book! Essential for the A-Level student
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