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alcarun has read The American Civil War.
“ Keegan seems to be running out of steam, nothing noteworthy in this book aside from his evaluation of its nature (technology driven attrition with victory going to the more powerful party) and... ” (see full review)
alcarun has read City of Fortune: How Venice Ruled the Seas.
“ very good, though I liked Empires of the Sea better ”
alcarun has read With Our Backs to the Wall.
“ Not as readable and smooth as I thought it would be, though it raises some new, interesting points. Cumbersomely ”
alcarun has read Sex, Bombs and Burgers: How War, Porn and Fast Food Created Technology as We Know It. Peter Nowak.
“ glib for a science and technology book, too much attention to producing quips and puns, many of which don't come off ”
alcarun has read A Failed Empire.
“ a bit dense ”
alcarun has read Red Moon Rising.
“ well written, rollicking history of space race ”
alcarun has read Hitler's Panzers.
“ Not too bad ”
alcarun has read FDR's Funeral Train.
“ engrossing, well-written ”
alcarun reviewed Empires of the Sea 4 months ago.
“ Excellent, I am going to keep an eye out for this author's other books. Brings history to life as the great popular historians have ”
alcarun has read Eternity Road.
“ I liked Moonfall better, but this post apocalyptic road trip quest has its attraction ”
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Alcarun, following are a few of my favorite sci/fi fantasy/adventure stories for you to consider adding to your wish list: "Planet of Adventure Collection," "Tales of the Dying Earth Collection," "Big Planet," "Night Lamp," and "Lyonesse: Trilogy" by Jack Vance, "Deathworld Trilogy" by Harry Harrison, "The Barsoom Series" by Edgar Rice Burroughs, and "The Harry Irons Trilogy" by Thomas Stone. Enjoy and READ ON...
