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171.Travel Egypt Nile Cruise by: Janet Wood February 08, 2006
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I used the book in Egypt and found it an invaluable guide for any first-time traveller who is booked on a Nile Cruise. I found the information accurate and up-to-date and it saved me a lot of hassle. The author explains things in an easy to understand way and offers many helpful tips, especially with regarding to dealing with the more persistent Egyptians that work the tourist areas. And believe me I encountered more than my fair share of them! However as this is a specialised book, dealing specifically with a Nile Cruise I would suggest you use it in conjunction with one of the more general Egyptian travel guides such as Lonely Planet or the Rough Guide. Overall I found it an excellent book that was easily carried around in my bag and definitely ... Read More:

172.Iron Kingdom: The Rise and Downfall of Prussia, 1600-1947 by: Christopher Clark September 06, 2007
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Christopher Clark's history of Prussia is, to say the least, comprehensive. It's also interesting, covering as it does the whole period from 1600 until the end of World War II. Occasionally, it gets a little dry, but most of the time it is a well written portrayal of not just the royal court, but also of peasants, burgers, aristos, merchants and the emerging of the working class. Although the book charts the rise and eventual fall of the Hohenzollern dynasty, it does so within the framework of the geopolitics of a state that was peculiarly vulnerable to attack for most of its existence. It also traces the two influences that defined the Prussian state - militarism and a progressive and enlightened liberalism. Fascinating, and ... Read More:

173.Dambusters: A Landmark Oral History by: Max Arthur October 02, 2008
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Christopher Clark's history of Prussia is, to say the least, comprehensive. It's also interesting, covering as it does the whole period from 1600 until the end of World War II. Occasionally, it gets a little dry, but most of the time it is a well written portrayal of not just the royal court, but also of peasants, burgers, aristos, merchants and the emerging of the working class. Although the book charts the rise and eventual fall of the Hohenzollern dynasty, it does so within the framework of the geopolitics of a state that was peculiarly vulnerable to attack for most of its existence. It also traces the two influences that defined the Prussian state - militarism and a progressive and enlightened liberalism. Fascinating, and ... Read More:

174.The Archaeology of Britain: An Introduction from the Upper Palaeolithic to the Industrial Revolution from: Routledge April 22, 1999
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This book is excellent for anyone wanting a general introduction into archaeology, but also for anyone wanting to look at specific time periods in British history, with in depth studies by some of the leading archaeologist in these fields. This book has good studies of individual artifacts and sites, and also provides a good history of the relevant time period. Futhermore this book also provides a good evaluation of social, economic and political factors of these archaeological sites. This book is clear and concise which pictorial representation which makes it easy for anyone studying the field or with a general interest to understand. I can't praise this book enough as an introdutory book, you wont find a better review of these periods ... Read More:

175.History of Western Philosophy (Routledge Classics) by: Bertrand Russell February 02, 2004
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Being an engineering student, the closest brush I had with the formal study of philosophy was a few university courses, which I barely passed. Therefore, I decided to buy Bertrand Russell's classic work in order to refresh my knowledge. I wish I had done it earlier. Bertrand Russell, one of the greatest minds of the 20th century, enlivens philosophy-from ancient Greece to today. His account is lengthy, as any account of such a subject should, but well worth it. How else does one condense 3000 years of Western intellectual history in one volume? I liked the pace of the book. He begins with a definition of philosophy and its roots in the Ancient world. It is not so much a list of facts as it is a discussion of the ideas of the Ancients. Absurd ... Read More:

176.The Adventure of English by: Melvyn Bragg September 01, 2004
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Having a copy of the King James Bible and copy of the William Tyndale version of the New Testament, I was very interested to find out where the English language as we know it came from. This book did not dissappoint me. It took me right from the Anglo Saxon and Norse of the six century, which made up Old English, right through to the Modern English that we all speak today and how it is spoken in the former colonies of the British Empire. It is very well written and very informative. I enjoyed a great deal the chapters about the influence of French on our language under William the Conquerer, and how increased trade in the Middle Ages and William Shakespeare helped turn the Middle English of William Tyndale into the Early Modern English of the King James Bible. ... Read More:

177.The Penguin History of the Church: The Early Church v. 1 (Penguin History of the Church) by: Henry Chadwick September 30, 1993
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This book covers the history from the beginning of Christianity until the 6th century AD. First all the early different mainstream directions are described until finally during the 4th century AD the orthodox win and rewriting history. But after Constantine's support and Nicaea 325 AD the in-fight gets even more severe, a mix of political bickering, who is nearer to the emperor is mixing with theological interpretations. Doctrinal discussions about the duality of father and son, the `one substance' interpretation and later including the Holy Ghost as trinity are explained. Henry Chadwick is describing all the political power play, intrigues and corruption. - Bishop's still mainstream this year are considered heretic soon after, often not based on doctrinal ... Read More:

178.I Believe in Yesterday: My Adventures in Living History by: Tim Moore October 02, 2008
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This book covers the history from the beginning of Christianity until the 6th century AD. First all the early different mainstream directions are described until finally during the 4th century AD the orthodox win and rewriting history. But after Constantine's support and Nicaea 325 AD the in-fight gets even more severe, a mix of political bickering, who is nearer to the emperor is mixing with theological interpretations. Doctrinal discussions about the duality of father and son, the `one substance' interpretation and later including the Holy Ghost as trinity are explained. Henry Chadwick is describing all the political power play, intrigues and corruption. - Bishop's still mainstream this year are considered heretic soon after, often not based on doctrinal ... Read More:

179.Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire by: Simon Baker June 07, 2007
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I have just returned from a week sitting on a sun lounger by the side of a pool. I intended to part read the book on holiday and finish it upon my return. once i started to read i could not stop & finished the book in 3 days. The book is very informative but not too heavy going. Lots of detail & well researched, i almost felt i was there watching the romans ultimatly self distruct!. A superb read. a+

180.The Classical World: An Epic History of Greece and Rome by: Robin Lane Fox July 06, 2006
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Broad strokes indeed from the historical brush of Robin Lane Fox as he describes the world of the ancient Greeks and Romans. If you know nothing about this kind of history then this is a good a place as any to start. The book begins with the world of Homer and the Dark Ages before Classical Greece began and moves swiftly forward until the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian some eight hundred odd years later. Hadrian might seem a strange place to stop telling the story seeing as there are still many more things to be said about the Roman Empire after him. In another way however this is a natural place to stop. Quite apart from the fact that any more to this book would make it longer than its almost seven hundred pages, Hadrian was a huge philhellene and so he neatly brings the two worlds ... Read More:

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