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Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
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 Brotherhood of Book Hunters
The Brotherhood of Book Hunters
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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/
  
Armed Forces by Elvis Costello / Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Armed Forces by Elvis Costello / Elvis Costello & The Attractions
1979 | Rock
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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.