Review: The Oxford History of Modern China – by Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom

The content outlines China’s historical journey from the late Ming dynasty to the modern era under President Xi Jinping. It emphasizes key events such as the Qing dynasty, opium wars, rise of communism, and China’s transformation into a global superpower. The book serves as an accessible introduction to understanding China’s contemporary significance.

View More Review: The Oxford History of Modern China – by Jeffrey N. Wasserstrom

Review: War and Peace – by Leo Tolstoy

‘War and Peace’ needs no introduction. It holds its place in the minds of contemporary society as a literary classic. One cannot pick up a newspaper article on great books without a passing mention of Leo Tolstoy’s masterpiece. Like other classical works such as the Bible, I think that their…

View More Review: War and Peace – by Leo Tolstoy

Review: Free Fall: A Sniper’s Story from Chechnya – by Nicolai Lilin

Free Fall: A Sniper’s Story from Chechnya. Nicolai Lilin by Nicolai Lilin My rating: 4 of 5 stars I really enjoyed Nicolai Lilin’s first book and was keen to get stuck into this follow-up. It is really quite a different story and focusses on his career as a Russian soldier…

View More Review: Free Fall: A Sniper’s Story from Chechnya – by Nicolai Lilin