Pegontheroad

Lateday: Thanks for the recommendation for Niall Ferguson. I've heard his name, but I can't remember which book. I wonder if I have something on my kindle.

travlsolo2

Peg, have you read Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945, by Tony Judt? I read it last spring, over many weeks, it's a fat book! I learned SO much!

latedaytraveler

Hi again PEG,

"Thanks for the recommendation for Niall Ferguson. I've heard his name, but I can't remember which book." Indeed, Ferguson has written many books, mostly about European history, the "decline" of the West, WWI and such.

Here is a clip of him being interviewed by Charlie Rose about his new book KISSINGER. Just finished it last nite.

Excellent. Note - this guy is pretty easy on the eye too, eh?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ42RvvLCGo

TRAVLSOLO2,

"...have you read Postwar: A History of Europe Since 1945, by Tony Judt?" Not yet for me, but I have heard it's excellent. On my list - thanks for the reminder.

Pegontheroad

travelsolo: Yes, I've read Postwar. It's made the rounds with my two brothers and me. I finally put it on my kindle because of its size.

It was amazing. It really opened my eyes to so much.

Lateday: Very handsome. And so smart, which I always find intriguing. When you first mentioned his name, I checked him out on Amazon. I am tempted by the book on WWI because I've read a fair amount about it, and I'm always interested in learning more.

This book on Kissinger sounds fabulous. I'm afraid I'll have to get that one too.

latedaytraveler

PEG, getting KISSINGER on Kindle is a good idea. The book is really hefty!

I enjoy watching writers like Ferguson on Youtube interviews - of course, he plays very well.

I just bought an Ipad and have started buying a few books - currently reading THE WITCHES.