Capital in the Twenty First Century by Thomas Piketty My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is an important contribution to the economic analysis of a major issue of our times, inequality. In a time when non-economists are comfortable … Continue reading
How the War Was Won: Air-Sea Power and Allied Victory in World War II by Phillips Payson O’Brien My rating: 5 of 5 stars I thought this was a great book that changed my mind on a few things. The … Continue reading
A History of Web Comics, V 1.0: The Golden Age: 1993-2005 by T. Campbell My rating: 4 of 5 stars This does exactly what the title says it does: it covers the history of Webcomics from 1993-2005. Now, that is … Continue reading
Louis XIV: A Royal Life by Olivier Bernier My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a good book about a remarkable man. So while it is in some respects a hagiography, there is at least some justification for that. … Continue reading
Beatles ’66: The Revolutionary Year by Steve Turner My rating: 4 of 5 stars If you are a Beatles fan, this is a fun read. 1966 was the year they did their final tour before retreating to the studio. And … Continue reading
The Verge: Reformation, Renaissance, and Forty Years that Shook the World by Patrick Wyman My rating: 5 of 5 stars I first encountered Patrick Wyman from his podcast The Fall of Rome, which I highly recommend. History is a funny … Continue reading
Tune In by Mark Lewisohn My rating: 5 of 5 stars I will start by saying that I read the “Special Extended Edition”, which is a total of 1700 pages in two hardcover volumes in a box set. If you … Continue reading
Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution by Mike Duncan My rating: 5 of 5 stars I first encountered Mike Duncan through his amazing History of Rome podcast and fell in love with his … Continue reading
Sid Meier’s Memoir!: A Life in Computer Games by Sid Meier My rating: 4 of 5 stars Since I retired I have been indulging in pleasures I didn’t have enough time for, and gaming is one of them. I have … Continue reading
Doctor Who: A History by Alan Kistler My rating: 3 of 5 stars A good general summary of Doctor Who through the years, with stories about the production team, anecdotes, and the usual fannish stuff. If you are a fan … Continue reading
