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Hacksaw Ridge (2016)

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Hacksaw Ridge is based on the wartime experiences of Desmond Doss played by Andrew Garfield. He's a...

Lisa Ling recommended Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World in Books (curated)

Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World

Jack Weatherford | 2005 | Biography, History & Politics

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"When we think of Genghis Khan, we think of one of history’s most violent pillagers and rapists. But in actuality, Genghis Khan was a great democratizer. His Mongol Empire conquered more territory in 25 years than the Romans did in 200. His strategy was to kill off the aristocracy and envelop the lowest members of society into his army. He allowed former servants to rise in rank and gain status in his empire."

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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Brotherhood of Book Hunters in Books

Oct 7, 2020

Poet François Villon is about to be put to death, but a group of people, many in high places, have other plans for him and his love for the written word. Rescued at the last moment, he enters into a wide-reaching strategy to undermine the Papacy, which will take him on an eternal journey. You can read my full review here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/12/16/the-army-for-enlightenment/

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Ross (3284 KP) rated Armed Forces by Elvis Costello / Elvis Costello & The Attractions in Music

May 4, 2020

Rolling Stone's 475th greatest album of all time

I love quite a few of Elvis Costello's songs and a few of my favourites are here - Accidents Will Happen, Oliver's Army and (possibly my favourite song of all time) Peace, Love and Understanding. The rest of the album is pretty good too. Goon Squad was a new discovery for me, and enough to justify listening to this again rather than a best of compilation.