Paddy Docherty
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http://www.goodreads.com/paddydocherty
born
July 01, 1974
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History, Travel, Nonfiction
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June 2008
about this author
Paddy Docherty was educated at Oxford University, where he also won a Blue for boxing and was Junior Dean of Brasenose College. Born in Scotland and raised in Gloucestershire in the west of England, Paddy has also lived in Africa and the Middle East, and currently lives in Prague. He has been a ranch hand, chef, oil & gas consultant, internet entrepreneur, shipbroker and investment banker.
Shortlisted for the Longman/History Today Book of the Year Award 2008, Paddy's first book, The Khyber Pass: a History of Empire & Invasion, was chosen as a Financial Times Book of the Year 2007.
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The Khyber Pass: A History of Empire and Invasion by Paddy Docherty (Goodreads author) avg rating 3.55 — 20 ratings — published 2008 4 editions |
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Financial Times review of Admirals (History)
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Paddy Docherty's Financial Times review of Admirals by Andrew Lambert.
Financial Times review of War plc (Nonfiction)
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updated Aug 26, 2008 02:15PM
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Paddy Docherty's Financial Times review of War plc by Stephen Armstrong
Financial Times review of Empires of the Indus (Nonfiction)
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Paddy Docherty's Financial Times review of Empires of the Indus by Alice Albinia
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The Good Soldier Svejk: and His Fortunes in the World War (Penguin Classics) by Jaroslav Hašek bookshelves: currently-reading |
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review of The Orestia:
"Well, this book started out great. I loved the first play, Agamemnon because the style of the writing and the diction was absolutely amazing. I was enthralled through the whole first play and I was excited to keep reading. Unfortunately, Libation Bea...more " | |||
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The Last Summer (Penguin Modern Classics) by Boris Pasternak |
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Nicole's
review of Stranger Than Fiction: True Stories:
"So it started out all right, but really crashed and burned in my opinion, maybe because I lost patience. This is a collection of stories, some interesting and indeed, almost stranger than fiction, others average. It is at its best when relating oth...more " | |||
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After Dark by Haruki Murakami |
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"...when these matters are discussed by practical people, the standard of justice depends on the equality of power to compel..."
— Thucydides
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History is Not Boring
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Why do people think history is boring? I don't get it.
Chicago Calling Arts Festival
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During the 3rd Annual Chicago Calling Arts Festival, Chicago-based artists will showcase performances and projects that involve collaborations with ar...more
Our History
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This group is for anyone who is interested in history - biographies, narratives, hard history, historical fiction, alternate history, etc. - to share ...more
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Thank you for your friend request. ") If you like walking fast you have to love New York City. I thought I was a fast walker before I moved here but now, I'm getting a literal run for my money. Agememnon. Nice choice. I read it years ago in school. I might have to revisit it!
Hello Paddy, you're quite a well rounded author with all the things you've done and places you've been to. It's a pleasure to be one of your friends. Happy Reading!
