Violet Crown Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I just abandoned Arrian's The Campaigns of Alexander. Arrian, writing in the second century, wanted to rescue Alexander from the increasingly fanciful tales being told about his campaigns, and went through the most reliable reports to assemble an accurate military history. This would be a great book for the sort of person who likes to read military history with a hex map and a zillion tiny cardboard counters to represent Persian cavalry, Greek mercenaries, Alexander's personal bodyguard, etc., etc. and place them in the carefully detailed positions provided by Arrian. But I'm just not that sort of person. If you are, I recommend the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I have interrupted my reading to read The Girl Who Played with Fire. Despite the disturbing parts, I want to know what happens. Loved these. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 This would be a great book for the sort of person who likes to read military history with a hex map and a zillion tiny cardboard counters to represent Persian cavalry, Greek mercenaries, Alexander's personal bodyguard, etc., etc. and place them in the carefully detailed positions provided by Arrian. But I'm just not that sort of person. If you are, I recommend the book. :lol: :lol: :lol: Sorry, you're making my cheeks hurt. Umm ... I'm not that sort of person either. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Loved these. :D :lol::lol::lol:Nor am I, but I'm sure someone is, or it wouldn't still be in print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murmer Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Well I have had some things in life that have made reading hard but during today's 3 hour long marathon time out session I finished a fluff novel on my phone called The Accidental Demon Slayer. So I am up to 7 books so far...I am still working on Inkdeath (its killing me, so slow and I am getting to the point of not caring what happens but its the last of a trilogy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 There's been plenty of reading happening at my house, but not much reviewing, so I'm playing catch up today. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Link to week 13 - Continue the conversation in the new thread, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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