Monthly Archives: May 2014

The Physician by Noah Gordon: the art of lifelike surprises

The Physician by Noah Gordon My rating: 4 of 5 stars A wide-ranging and surprising tale of the 11th century. This was a book I’d never heard of until it was presented to me by the Goodreads recommendation engine. Attracted … Continue reading

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Russia by Philip Longworth: a story of repeated expansion and collapse

Russia: The Once and Future Empire From Pre-History to Putin by Philip Longworth My rating: 4 of 5 stars A knowledgeable survey of the gyrations of the Russian empire. I got this book in 2007 as a research text for … Continue reading

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