| Any books on the go? 13:53 - Oct 20 with 3423 views | Lohengrin |
A couple of excellent titles here for the politicos among us. I’ve been revelling in these this last week. Bullock’s a good writer and he’s done a first rate job of extricating men and their ideas from the oblivion of time.
Don’t waste any time in lockdown vegetating in front of the telly when you can profit from it by learning. It can give you the keys to doors you didn’t previously know existed.
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| Any books on the go? on 15:08 - Oct 20 with 2722 views | FieryJack |
I'm 2/3 of the way through this:
Once that's out of the way I'll start on this:
I see your penchant for obscure & niche political/military history continues apace, Loh, and good luck to you.
Unfortunately, these days, due to a combination of age and work-tiredness, I find myself dozing off after reading 4 or 5 pages of any text. Gone are the days when I'd rip through 2 or 3 books a week.
As it happens - and I may have mentioned this before - the Independent Labour Party was founded in Bradford in the wake of a strike at the local Manningham Mills in 1890.
These huge mills (the biggest factory in the world when they were built) are still standing, but, of course, are no longer working, and have been converted into numerous apartments.
I pass their grim facade each day, on the way to and from work, and I thank the Lord I've never had to work in such a satanic place, and, just occasionally, I'll think of their place in the distant history of the ILP.
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| Any books on the go? on 18:17 - Oct 20 with 2677 views | KeithHaynes |
The sun also rises.
Ernest of course.
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| Any books on the go? on 09:54 - Oct 22 with 2592 views | onehunglow |
I am not a big fan of novels and refer a biography of historical account.
Ive been looking for a good book on the Spanish Civil War that is not too deep and also the Algerian War of Independence |  |
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| Any books on the go? on 10:43 - Oct 22 with 2586 views | A_Fans_Dad |
World War 2 autobiographies by Fighter and Bomber Pilots for me.
Also some naval engagements as well.
Other than that, well written Science Fiction is my favourite. | | | |
| Any books on the go? on 11:51 - Oct 22 with 2567 views | Highjack |
I’m reading a novel about a dog called Spot. It’s really tricky to get into but I think he’s playing with a ball at the moment. |  |
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| Any books on the go? on 14:58 - Oct 22 with 2551 views | FieryJack |
"Ive been looking for a good book on the Spanish Civil War that is not too deep"
You've absolutely no chance, pal 🤣 | | | |
| Any books on the go? on 15:43 - Oct 22 with 2536 views | onehunglow |
Well,fiery,looking around ,ome are thicker than others-like this site really.
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| Any books on the go? on 16:03 - Oct 22 with 2528 views | KeithHaynes |
| Any books on the go? on 14:58 - Oct 22 by FieryJack |
"Ive been looking for a good book on the Spanish Civil War that is not too deep"
You've absolutely no chance, pal 🤣 |
There are many books on the Brigadas Internacionales, too numerous to mention, the older ones are packed with heavy reading, but then the whole thing was packed with with heavy principles. | |
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| Any books on the go? on 17:46 - Oct 22 with 2514 views | onehunglow |
Just ordered one and it's had good reviews as it's concise.
Wish I had written a book | |
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| Any books on the go? on 19:25 - Oct 22 with 2497 views | Lohengrin |
| Any books on the go? on 14:58 - Oct 22 by FieryJack |
"Ive been looking for a good book on the Spanish Civil War that is not too deep"
You've absolutely no chance, pal 🤣 |
He has, you know. Peter Kemp’s account of his time in Spain has finally found its way back into print for the first time since 1957. I was mesmerised with Kemp as a schoolboy. To say that he’d led a swashbuckling life would be a gross understatement!
Thanks too for posting up those photos of the Manningham Mills, much appreciated. I was up in Bradford about fifteen years ago and made a detour to see them. Just my luck at the time the facade was covered in sheeting and scaffolding! | |
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| Any books on the go? on 19:44 - Oct 22 with 2480 views | Neath_Jack |
| Any books on the go? on 19:25 - Oct 22 by Lohengrin |
He has, you know. Peter Kemp’s account of his time in Spain has finally found its way back into print for the first time since 1957. I was mesmerised with Kemp as a schoolboy. To say that he’d led a swashbuckling life would be a gross understatement!
Thanks too for posting up those photos of the Manningham Mills, much appreciated. I was up in Bradford about fifteen years ago and made a detour to see them. Just my luck at the time the facade was covered in sheeting and scaffolding! |
I'll have some of that as well, diolch.
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| Any books on the go? on 19:44 - Oct 22 with 2478 views | Neath_Jack |
Currently reading, Normandy 44, James Holland. | |
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| Any books on the go? on 19:49 - Oct 22 with 2473 views | Lohengrin |
| Any books on the go? on 19:44 - Oct 22 by Neath_Jack |
I'll have some of that as well, diolch.
Is his other book any good? |
I’d point you and everybody else in the direction of his memoirs without reservation, they’re brilliant.
What a life!
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| Any books on the go? on 19:50 - Oct 22 with 2471 views | sP7qupUf |
An older book but a very worthwhile, and jaw dropping read, is "Stalin's Terror" by Robert Conquest. | | | |
| Any books on the go? on 19:55 - Oct 22 with 2468 views | Lohengrin |
| Any books on the go? on 19:50 - Oct 22 by sP7qupUf |
An older book but a very worthwhile, and jaw dropping read, is "Stalin's Terror" by Robert Conquest. |
If you can get hold of a copy then read this in conjunction. It’s a real eye-opener...
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| Any books on the go? on 20:16 - Oct 22 with 2453 views | Highjack |
| Any books on the go? on 11:51 - Oct 22 by Highjack |
I’m reading a novel about a dog called Spot. It’s really tricky to get into but I think he’s playing with a ball at the moment. |
Phew just finished this thrilling tale, the twist at the end was just unbelievable. Incredible writing, kept me in suspense on every page. I don’t want to spoil the ending for those who haven’t read it so click off now if you don’t want to know what happens...
He was in the box. | |
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| Any books on the go? on 20:28 - Oct 22 with 2444 views | Highjack |
On a serious note I’ve hugely enjoyed this.
Very poignant with one letter in particular hitting home as it ends halfway through as the soldier was killed whilst writing it. The accounts of the banter being sent back and forth. Soldiers deliberately missing their shots or sending warning flares up to warn their mates in the opposition trench that something was about to happen. For a small brief moment humanity won out and people refused to fight despite their commanders best efforts. | |
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| Any books on the go? on 20:59 - Oct 22 with 2426 views | Lohengrin |
| Any books on the go? on 20:28 - Oct 22 by Highjack |
On a serious note I’ve hugely enjoyed this.
Very poignant with one letter in particular hitting home as it ends halfway through as the soldier was killed whilst writing it. The accounts of the banter being sent back and forth. Soldiers deliberately missing their shots or sending warning flares up to warn their mates in the opposition trench that something was about to happen. For a small brief moment humanity won out and people refused to fight despite their commanders best efforts. |
You should go there, you know: Poperinge in western Flanders where the events of Christmas 1914 took place. It’s well worth a visit. | |
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| Any books on the go? on 21:04 - Oct 22 with 2422 views | Jack11 |
Going to come across as a right philistine here, but I’ve heard Paddy Kenny’s book is meant to be a cracker! | | | |
| Any books on the go? on 21:15 - Oct 22 with 2414 views | Glossolalia |
| Any books on the go? on 21:04 - Oct 22 by Jack11 |
Going to come across as a right philistine here, but I’ve heard Paddy Kenny’s book is meant to be a cracker! |
Nowt wrong with a sport autobiography! If I feel like an easy read, I'll choose one. I recommend Andre Agassi's 'Open'. A very revealing, honest read, and a genuinely good book.
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| Any books on the go? on 21:24 - Oct 22 with 2406 views | Jack11 |
| Any books on the go? on 21:15 - Oct 22 by Glossolalia |
Nowt wrong with a sport autobiography! If I feel like an easy read, I'll choose one. I recommend Andre Agassi's 'Open'. A very revealing, honest read, and a genuinely good book.
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Unashamedly, I do like an easy going read. I remember taking Moby Dick on holiday with me many years ago and thinking why has it taken 40 pages to describe a whale hunt! I put it aside and read Roy Keanes much publicised autobiography which was crap really. I’ll give that Agassi one a go though, was a real fan of his as a teenager. Thanks for the recommendation.
When I am in the mood for more of an involved read though, I do like Niall Griffiths books as they’re based largely where I was bought up and he really nails the weirdos and strange places in that area! | | | |
| Any books on the go? on 21:56 - Oct 22 with 2392 views | Highjack |
| Any books on the go? on 20:59 - Oct 22 by Lohengrin |
You should go there, you know: Poperinge in western Flanders where the events of Christmas 1914 took place. It’s well worth a visit. |
I would love to go there. It’s claimed in this book in some parts of the line the truce went on til Easter. It was the sinking of the luistiana that reignited anti German sentiment. | |
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