Italy, A Short History – Harry Hearder
A brief history of Italy
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The Dangerous Life and Ideas of Diogenes the Cynic – Jean-Manuel Roubineau
It does feel like we know little about figures from antiquity. I am glad this book shines some light on one of them
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Aristotle’s Children – Richard E. Rubenstein
There is a belief that Greek philosophy informs the modern world, but for a period of history Greek philosophy was largely gone from Europe.
The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science – Richard Holmes
You can define your education by answering the question “Name notable figures from the Romantic period”. The answer, apparently, should all be scientists.
Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor E. Frankl
A fascinating cross between a self-help book and a memoir, although the former falls a little short.
Long Walk to Freedom – Nelson Mandela
Some people really have earned the status of hero when we consider history.
Economix – Michael Goodwin and Dan E. Burr
Want to understand the economy? Look elsewhere. Want to understand economic history? This may help.
Fidel Castro: My Life: A Spoken Autobiography – Fidel Castro and Ignacio Ramonet
I don’t think this book had the desired effect.
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Venice: A New History – Thomas F. Madden
Venice isn’t just a gem of a city, it is also one of the most historically significant cities in the world.
Failures in Polymathy 