pickInformative. Mostly focuses on India and China (and colonialism) but also covers a lot of time and a few other places.
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pickInformative. Mostly focuses on India and China (and colonialism) but also covers a lot of time and a few other places.
It‘s late, but not too late for a discussion. We just read multiple variants of defining the “West” from the “East.” Many are shaped by the times themselves and can seem abnormally outdated. In fact, the whole idea of West and East seems outdated, but we keep defining it. It‘s currently 2025. How do you define West and East? Where do you draw that line when you hear these terms? #europe #normandavies #west #east #history #worldhistory #politics
pickDespite #DannyBoy‘s best efforts, and the weight of the real-world insanity, I finally finished this amazing book. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to understand what is happening and how we got here, although be cautioned that Russell Vought and Co seem to be using this as a how-to guide.
Halfway through this book about 4 ancient cities and how they were abandoned. Biggest surprise so far is the extreme perviness of Pompeii. That and the proliferation of phallic imagery in the ancient world.
pickWho‘s in charge now?
pickWorking my way through The Hinges of History series. It‘s quickly becoming one of my favorite nonfiction history books.
pickIt is a very timely and interesting book. The parts showing the parallels between propaganda in wwII and today's especially Russian propaganda are very thought-provoking. I especially like how the author establishes that propaganda often lets you act up and confirm your own prejudices and darker designs. We are all deeply flawed, and because of that, we are very vulnerable to manipulation
