Tag Archives: Robert Kaplan

The Books: “The Coming Anarchy : Shattering the Dreams of the Post Cold War ” (Robert Kaplan)

Posted on February 23, 2006 by sheila

My history bookshelf. Next book on this shelf is called The Coming Anarchy: Shattering the Dreams of the Post Cold War by Robert Kaplan. This is Kaplan at his most pessimistic. It’s a terrifying book. I mean, you read it … Continue reading →

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The Books: “An Empire Wilderness : Travels into America’s Future” (Robert Kaplan)

Posted on February 22, 2006 by sheila

My history bookshelf. Onward. Next book on this shelf is called An Empire Wilderness: Travels into America’s Future by Robert Kaplan. Kaplan travels through America – this book was published in 1998 – He starts at Fort Leavenworth – goes … Continue reading →

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The Books: “The Ends of the Earth : From Togo to Turkmenistan, from Iran to Cambodia, a Journey to the Frontiers of Anarchy ” (Robert Kaplan)

Posted on February 21, 2006 by sheila

My history bookshelf. Onward. Next book on this shelf is called The Ends of the Earth: From Togo to Turkmenistan, from Iran to Cambodia, a Journey to the Frontiers of Anarchy by Robert Kaplan. This might be my favorite of … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Balkan Ghosts: A Journey Through History” (Robert Kaplan)

Posted on February 20, 2006 by sheila

My history bookshelf. Onward. Next book on this shelf is called Balkan Ghosts: A Journey Through History by Robert Kaplan. This was the book that launched Robert Kaplan’s career- although he had been writing books and articles for Atlantic Monthly … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Soldiers of God: With Islamic Warriors in Afghanistan and Pakistan” (Robert Kaplan)

Posted on February 19, 2006 by sheila

My history bookshelf. Onward. Next book on this shelf is called Soldiers of God: With Islamic Warriors in Afghanistan and Pakistan by Robert Kaplan. This book was originally published in 1990 which was prior to Balkan Ghosts. It was re-published … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Surrender or Starve : Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea” (Robert Kaplan)

Posted on February 18, 2006 by sheila

History Bookshelf: Next book on this shelf is called Surrender or Starve: Travels in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea by Robert Kaplan. Yet another one of Kaplan’s earlier books which was re-released after his massive success with Balkan Ghosts. Here, … Continue reading →

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The Books: “Arabists: The Romance of an American Elite” (Robert Kaplan)

Posted on February 17, 2006 by sheila

My history bookshelf. Onward. Next book on this shelf is called Arabists: The Romance of an American Elite by Robert Kaplan. Ah, Robert Kaplan. He’s a guy who pretty much launched a thousand ships in my life. He and Ryzsard … Continue reading →

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Tooo many books, Part 3

Posted on December 27, 2005 by sheila

Over the past month – from my birthday and up to and including Christmas – I have received so many books that I am a bit overwhelmed and feel kind of … well … like I have ADD or something. … Continue reading →

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Recommended Reading: Non-fiction

Posted on September 18, 2003 by sheila

NONFICTION 1. The Ends of the Earth: From Togo to Turkmenistan, from Iran to Cambodia, a Journey to the Frontiers of Anarchy, by Robert Kaplan I’ve read all of Kaplan’s stuff, but this one is my favorite. He starts his … Continue reading →

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“Constructive Pessimists”

Posted on March 17, 2003 by sheila

The book I am reading now is Robert Kaplan’s latest, Warrior Politics. I just started it yesterday, so I can’t really speak to it yet, but the following paragraphs are in the preface and they are definitely worth thinking about. … Continue reading →

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