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Colin Baldwin
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Just finished with the Middle Ages. So much to take in. Dark and dense. Looking forward to some 'enlightenment' to brighten up the mood, so I will soldier on.
— Jun 25, 2024 11:26PM
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Colin Baldwin
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Wading through the chapters on WWII and all that. The warning signs and mistakes from that period of history don't seem to have made enough impact on today...
— Jan 31, 2026 03:52PM
Colin Baldwin
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Geez, the French Revolution and all that followed, including the Industrial Revolution was complicated and so, so detailed. I got through it.
Time for another break from this rolling read.
— Sep 25, 2025 04:51PM
Time for another break from this rolling read.
Colin Baldwin
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Slowly getting through it. A lot of detail. But not a surprise given it's a history of Europe, eh?
— Oct 22, 2024 11:59PM
Colin Baldwin
is on page 213 of 1392
Time for a break and fish out a novel or two - hence listing this as a rolling read.
I knew what I was in for, and prepared. It’s dense and detailed.
Ancient Greek and Roman times are now behind me.
NB The sheer weight of this book is like using hand weights! INSERT SMILEY FACE.
— Jun 04, 2024 09:50PM
I knew what I was in for, and prepared. It’s dense and detailed.
Ancient Greek and Roman times are now behind me.
NB The sheer weight of this book is like using hand weights! INSERT SMILEY FACE.
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Colin, I loved this book. Though it's long, its worth it!
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William wrote: "Colin, I loved this book. Though it's long, its worth it!"I've marked it as a rolling read, William. Need breaks here and there, but I agree, it's a worthwhile read.
Cheers from CB
What a whopper to undertake. I hope you have some lighter side dishes to accompany you as you work your way through this elephant. How do you eat an elephant?
One bite at a time! Keep nibbling.
What a whopper to undertake. I hope you have some lighter side dishes to accompany you as you work your way through this elephant. How do you eat an elephant?
One bite at a time! Keep nibbling.
Dee wrote: "What a whopper to undertake. I hope you have some lighter side dishes to accompany you as you work your way through this elephant. How do you eat an elephant?
One bite at a time! Keep nibbling."
Eloquent words from the wise Dee Miller!
CB
Ha ha! I need to share my recipe for elephant stew with you.
I'm going through Peter Ackroyd's History of England 6 volume series, so I know how daunting a full scale history of a wide scale in time can be on such a vast area.
Dee wrote: "Ha ha! I need to share my recipe for elephant stew with you."Please do, Dee. I'll have the Jumbo-size recipe. Hehe.
CB
Josh wrote: "I'm going through Peter Ackroyd's History of England 6 volume series, so I know how daunting a full scale history of a wide scale in time can be on such a vast area."We can soldier on together, Josh.
While I've got your attention, can you please stop changing your profile pic to all these wonderful places around the world. Makes me feel very envious. Cheers.
CB
Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "I'm going through Peter Ackroyd's History of England 6 volume series, so I know how daunting a full scale history of a wide scale in time can be on such a vast area."We can soldier o..."
Ha! That was from 2022, but will see it again most likely next year. I actually own a yellowed version of this Davies book in paperback, so I'm curious how you'll feel about it once you're done.
Josh wrote: "Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "I'm going through Peter Ackroyd's History of England 6 volume series, so I know how daunting a full scale history of a wide scale in time can be on such a vast area."We..."
Teasing me again with all your overseas travels, Josh. Urgggh.
Owning vs. reading? I'd suggest you take it on your next holiday, but this door stopper will add to much weight to your carry-on luggage...
Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "I'm going through Peter Ackroyd's History of England 6 volume series, so I know how daunting a full scale history of a wide scale in time can be on such a va..."Not meaning to tease, friend! I have to be so restrictive with the books I bring home from Europe because of the weight. The selection is so much better to look at in person than what I'm used to.
Josh wrote: "Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "I'm going through Peter Ackroyd's History of England 6 volume series, so I know how daunting a full scale history of a wide scale in time can b..."And I'm only joshing with you Josh. All banter, eh?
I can't complain given I had my trip to Europe last year.
Keep well.
Cheers from CB
Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "I'm going through Peter Ackroyd's History of England 6 volume series, so I know how daunting a full scale history of a wide scale ..."Still trying to figure out where the verb 'joshing' came from. It's very fitting though :D
Take care.
Josh wrote: "Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "Colin wrote: "Josh wrote: "I'm going through Peter Ackroyd's History of England 6 volume series, so I know how daunting a full scale history of..."Certainly used a bit Down Under. Joshing = to tease, make banter etc.
Fits well.
CB
