Fighting words

Article Abstract:

Several books about the war and the military are recommended, even to those who are not war lovers. These include Civil War books such as 'Soul of the Lion: A Biography of General Joshua L. Chamberlain' and 'Patriotic Gore'. The World War I book 'Goodbye to All That' is also recommended.

Wars, War, Militarism

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Into the unknown

Article Abstract:

Twenty of the notable books on exploration are presented. AAl are about the perilous ventures of teams of discoverers of the past. The selection includes titles such as 'The Course of Empire; by Bernard De Voto, 'The Histories of Herodotus,' and 'The Longest Voyage' by Robert Silverberg.

Adventure and adventurers, Adventure, Adventurers, Discoveries (in geography), Discovery and exploration

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Spy stories

Article Abstract:

Three prominent authors set the trend for creating spy stories, espionage novels and other thrillers. John Le Carre, Len Deighton and Charles McCarry are famous for creating the characters of George Smiley, Harry Palmer and Paul Christopher.

Authors, Writers, Criticism and interpretation, le Carre, John, Spy stories, Deighton, Len, McCarry, Charles

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