tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post9000416078668129834..comments2023-12-18T09:58:17.070+00:00Comments on Thoughts of a Depressive Diplomatist: Books and Stuff (the stuff being surprisingly topical)Diplomatisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-64494705393925494022013-07-27T11:19:35.815+01:002013-07-27T11:19:35.815+01:00Yes, as I wrote the bit about all the wargamers kn...Yes, as I wrote the bit about all the wargamers knowing each other by name and having colourful feuds, it made me think about the blogosphere! <br /><br />I wonder what people will write of our time...<br /><br />As it is, I sometimes find myself talking to people about the Internet in the early 90s.<br /><br />Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-66870367141151897602013-07-27T11:11:24.406+01:002013-07-27T11:11:24.406+01:00A perfectly balanced review Edwin and I'm plea...A perfectly balanced review Edwin and I'm pleased that you enjoyed the book; one is always vary of recommending something so strongly. I have to agree wholeheartedly with your observation about nostalgia and the book been of its time; I'm sure that there will be others who tell similar but different stories in the years to come.Michael Awdryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07049982879661559305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-67923360421047489562013-07-26T16:58:08.387+01:002013-07-26T16:58:08.387+01:00Great stonking books, aren't they?
My local O...Great stonking books, aren't they?<br /><br />My local Oxfam has the volumes up to 1945 (including the Randolph Churchill ones and companion volumes) in very good condition. I'm buying them for stock, but I wanted this one for myself as it covers his time at the Admiralty.<br />Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-19640174990204204842013-07-26T15:37:55.541+01:002013-07-26T15:37:55.541+01:00I have the Martin Gilbert series. It was in my Da...I have the Martin Gilbert series. It was in my Dad's effects after he passed. Have not had the time to get to it yet. Great review. I may have to check out his book.Chris Stoesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285495844651490795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-90841938483930698552013-07-26T14:51:59.313+01:002013-07-26T14:51:59.313+01:00I've got enough time on my hands to scour the ...I've got enough time on my hands to scour the charity shops...<br /><br />The Iain Banks was from The Works if anyone's interested.Diplomatisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04154642903216207181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8316437260668122878.post-21835662231138618752013-07-26T14:43:04.411+01:002013-07-26T14:43:04.411+01:00Sounds like a good read. And you seem to be quite ...Sounds like a good read. And you seem to be quite the bargain hunter.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15428727065347379281noreply@blogger.com