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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 Conn Iggulden » Books
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The fact that I got through it is assurance of ADD goodness.
More books, now, with Conn. Thanks. Quote:
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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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I might not get to it for a while, howabouts you just tell us how it ends?
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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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