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The Books: “Imperium” (Ryszard Kapuscinski)
My history bookshelf. Onward. Next book on this shelf is the last Ryszard Kapuscinski book I have – actually, I think that’s it for Ryzsard – at least in English translation – To anyone who is interested in Communism (the … Continue reading
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The Books: “The Shadow of the Sun” (Ryszard Kapuscinski)
My history bookshelf. Onward. Next book on this shelf is the latest Ryszard Kapuscinski book – it came out in 2001 – and it’s called The Shadow of the Sun by Ryszard Kapuscinski. Kapuscinski described this book as the story … Continue reading
The Books: “Shah of Shahs” (Ryszard Kapuscinski)
My history bookshelf. Onward. Next book on this shelf is called Shah of Shahs by Ryszard Kapuscinski. This is about the fall of the last Shah of Iran and the rise of Khomeini. Kapuscinski was there. He appeared to be … Continue reading
The Books: “The Emperor” (Ryszard Kapuscinski)
My history bookshelf. Onward. Next book on this shelf is called The Emperor: Downfall of an Autocrat by Ryszard Kapuscinski. This is the story of the the fall of Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia. Kapuscinski went to Ethiopia, while the … Continue reading
The Books: “The Soccer War” (Ryszard Kapuscinski)
History Bookshelf: Next book on this shelf is called The Soccer War by Ryszard Kapuscinski. Often referred to as a classic of this type of journalism, The Soccer War is a compilation of many of Kapuscinski’s essays, all of them … Continue reading
The Books: “Another Day of Life” (Ryszard Kapuscinski)
History Bookshelf: Next book on this shelf is called Another Day of Life by Ryszard Kapuscinski. )ne of my all-time favorite writers. I also eagerly await an official biography of this guy. I know a little bit about him but … Continue reading
The Books: “Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos” (Robert Kaplan)
History Bookshelf: Next book on this shelf is called Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos by Robert Kaplan. The main set-up of this book, while not original, is a really good read in Kaplan’s hands. Kaplan’s first book … Continue reading
The Books: “Eastward to Tartary : Travels in the Balkans, the Middle East, and the Caucasus” (Robert Kaplan)
My history bookshelf. Next book on this shelf is called Eastward to Tartary: Travels in the Balkans, the Middle East, and the Caucasus by Robert Kaplan. This book was published in 2000 – and in it, Kaplan goes back to … Continue reading
The Books: “The Coming Anarchy : Shattering the Dreams of the Post Cold War ” (Robert Kaplan)
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
The Books: “An Empire Wilderness : Travels into America’s Future” (Robert Kaplan)
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