Politics
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Review: China Road: A Journey Into The Future Of A Rising Power – by Rob Gifford
China Road: A Journey Into The Future Of A Rising Power by Rob Gifford My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is a thoroughly absorbing study of modern China and its vast population. The author embarks on a pilgrimage along Route 312, China’s Route 66, heading West from Shanghai, deep into the deserted Asiatic… Continue reading
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Review: The Albanians: A Modern History – by Miranda Vickers
The Albanians: A Modern History by Miranda Vickers My rating: 4 of 5 stars Albania is one of those countries that have a colourful history and is a place that was a bit of an anomaly to me. I know that it is publicly perceived as a poor backwater of Eastern Europe but I wanted… Continue reading
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Review: The Last Speakers: The Quest to Save the World’s Most Endangered Languages – by K. David Harrison
K. David Harrison’s “The Last Speakers” explores the urgent issue of endangered languages and their significance in preserving unique cultural knowledge. The book highlights the risks posed by language extinction, particularly in marginalized communities, and advocates for revitalization efforts. With a focus on examples from Wales and New Zealand, it underscores the value of linguistic… Continue reading
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Review: The Impossible State: North Korea, Past and Future – by Victor Cha
The Impossible State: North Korea, Past and Future by Victor Cha My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book gives a unique perspective on North Korea as it is written by a man who held a senior position in the White House as an advisor to the President on East Asian affairs. Victor Cha’s experience… Continue reading
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Review: The Basque History of the World: The Story of a Nation – by Mark Kurlansky
Mark Kurlansky’s “The Basque History of the World” explores the rich history, culture, and political struggles of the Basque people, highlighting their regional identity amid tensions with Spain and France. The book adeptly covers diverse topics, including language and culinary traditions, while also addressing the evolution of regional autonomy and the impact of historical figures. Continue reading
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Review: The New Spaniards – by John Hooper
“The New Spaniards” by John Hooper offers an insightful exploration of Spain’s transition from Franco’s dictatorship to contemporary democracy. It delves into the country’s unique culture, history, and political landscape, highlighting regional nuances like the Basque culture. Its detailed analysis is educational, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in Spain. Continue reading
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Review: Nothing to Envy: Real Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick
Nothing to Envy: Real Lives in North Korea by Barbara Demick My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a well-written gripping journalistic account of North Korean defectors, describing their lives in the DPRK. I have to question whether the accounts are completely truthful and genuine as so much information which emerges from North Korea… Continue reading
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Review: The FARC: The Longest Insurgency
The FARC: The Longest Insurgency by Garry Leech My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book covers a very interesting subject for what in general there is a dearth of information and that which does exist tends to be fundamentally skewed with bias. The left wing of Colombia’s forty year civil war is headed up… Continue reading
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Review: When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order
When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order by Martin Jacques My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is an excellent study of China and its position in the modern world. The author explores the rise of China’s power, through history and into the… Continue reading
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Review: Animal Farm
Animal Farm by George Orwell My rating: 4 of 5 stars This short book is regarded as one of Orwell’s key classics. It was written at a time when criticism of the USSR in Britain was not encouraged as they were critical wartime allies. Orwell got through the net and his revolutionary animals at ‘Animal… Continue reading
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