‘Et tu Brute’ – these are the immortal words of Shakespeare, recounting the treacherous death of one of Rome’s greatest Emperors, Julius Caesar. This book, by Peter Stothard, is a historical novel, recounting the last days of Caesar and the Empire of Rome immediately after his death and how, to…
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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