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Happy 100th Birthday Henry Kissinger

Wez G May 27, 2023 No Comments

Henry Kissinger, a prominent figure in U.S. foreign policy, celebrated his 100th birthday on May 27, 2023. Known for his role as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State, he is credited with pivotal moments like U.S.-China relations renewal and criticized for human rights issues in Latin America. His insights remain relevant in contemporary geopolitics.

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Review: Unrestricted Warfare – Wake Up, America! China’s Master Plan to Destroy America

Wez G September 1, 2022 No Comments

Qiao Liang and Wang Xiangsui are from a new generation of Chinese People’s Liberation Army soldiers. They have mused upon the situation of modern military affairs and developed this theoretical book on war to describe the status quo as it was around the turn of the Millenium. The book is…

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Review: Romantic Revolutionary: Simon Bolivar and the Struggle for Independence in Latin America – by Robert Harvey

Wez G August 20, 2014 No Comments

Romantic Revolutionary: Simon Bolivar and the Struggle for Independence in Latin America by Robert Harvey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Simon Bolivar was one of history’s great characters. His revolutions across South America overthrew Spanish rule in six countries. His empire extended across the continent and was as large…

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Review: Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World by Jack Weatherford

Wez G October 1, 2013 No Comments

Jack Weatherford’s “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World” provides an insightful account of Genghis Khan’s impact on history, highlighting the Mongol Empire’s vast influence on culture, trade, and governance. The book examines his rise, legacy, and the empire’s decline due to the Great Plague, while emphasizing the need for deeper exploration of this subject.

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