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Genghis Khan

...and the Making of the Modern World.

Jack Weatherford.

The most engaging book on history I have ever read. Get it, read it, thank me later.

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I will read it, if you promise it's ADD compliant.

For those who like novelized history, I recommend Conn Iggulden, who wrote a series on Khan

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The fact that I got through it is assurance of ADD goodness.

More books, now, with Conn.

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For those who like novelized history, I recommend Conn Iggulden, who wrote a series on Khan

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I put it on my list. I will read it after I get done with Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond.
Thanks for the recommendation.
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Crusty (I'd like to call you Chief but I don't know your rate or your rank E-7, etc. I hope you appreciate the protocol, it is meant with all due respect, Shipmate),

I am reading Diamond's book as we speak. Excellent. The Khan book made me think...I've only two brain cells, so husbanding resources is paramount.
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FCC(SW) ret. I go by Sandy now. I do appreciate the protocol sir, but I am retired now and happy just being me.
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FCC(SW) ret. I go by Sandy now. I do appreciate the protocol sir, but I am retired now and happy just being me.
You and me both, Sandy. I just wanted to be sure...so, Sandy, let me know what you think. I was amazed by the breath and scope of Khan, his influence.

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I might not get to it for a while, howabouts you just tell us how it ends?
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I might not get to it for a while, howabouts you just tell us how it ends?
It ends with you happy...trust me, read the book.
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Also check out "The Horse Soldiers". It is about the first group of GIs in country after 9/11. Rather compelling. Very sad in the prologue. It is a good analogy for why GIs should run operations not politicians.
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Bought it a few years ago and it was a very interesting read - definately NOT the Genghis you expect.

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