The view of Jerusalem is the history of the world; it is more; it is the history of heaven and earth. Benjamin Disraeli, Tancred “Astoundingly ambitious and wonderfully engrossing” are the first words that come to mind when describing Simon Sebag Montefiore’s biblical masterpiece – Jerusalem – The Biography. The book covers the entire historyContinue reading “Book Review #11: Jerusalem – The Biography”
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Book Review #7: Bulldozed
If you want change, change the government. Anthony Albanese, 13 May 2022 Bulldozed is an engrossing and riveting account of Australian political history and the events of the Coalition government in its third term from 2019 to 2022. Written by distinguished journalist and political correspondent Niki Savva, it chronicles the events of the Morrison GovernmentContinue reading “Book Review #7: Bulldozed”
Quotes from Marcus Aurelius – Meditations
Change: nothing inherently bad in the process, nothing inherently good in the result. Marcus Aurelius The personal writings of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121 – 180 A.D.), conventionally known as Meditations, are today one of the most widely known and read works of ancient philosophy by audiences across the world. Written in Greek as aContinue reading “Quotes from Marcus Aurelius – Meditations”
Book Review #3: A Promised Land
More than anyone, this book is for young people – an invitation to once again remake the world, and to bring about, through hard work, determination, and a big dose of imagination, an America that finally aligns with all that is best in us. Barack Obama As a fan of politics, government and international relationsContinue reading “Book Review #3: A Promised Land”
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