A compact history of a fascinating topic, written nearly thirty years ago. The vast majority of my writing here is free to read and will remain so, but if you enjoy these sorts of posts, your sup...
The subject matter of this book is difficult and enraging, but Tanaka writes with great clarity.
After twenty years, reading a new book in Michelle Sagara's Chronicles of Elantra series is like visiting with old friends.
Wheee, Worldcon
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Seven chapters on the inter-relationships between warfare and state consolidation. The vast majority of my writing here is free to read and will remain so, but if you enjoy these sorts of posts, ...
I wish it'd been less of a "read this for your introductory textbook" type of book, but it's certainly a solid overview.
Pretty Furious is pretty stunning, and I bet it's flying under the radar.
Two fantastic novels set in a Japanese-inspired fantasy world. (And no, you don't need to know anything about Legend of the Five Rings to enjoy them.)
In a lightly alternate Greek antiquity, will love triumph over obstacles? Plus a brief round-up of interesting links
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