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Seven

In bocca al lupo, Fabio.
Jun 25, 2003
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It's curious, wouldn't you say? Given the fact that we all know what Mein Kampf is about. Why did he read the book? Or perhaps: why does he say he read it?
 

Enron

Tickle Me
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Oct 11, 2005
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The Haitian Revolution, 1789-1804 by Thomas O. Ott

Pretty good, not as dry as most history books. Written on the basis of primary sources which is a good thing. Makes sense out of a real complicated situation without overly confusing the reading. Not finished yet. 3 chapters to go, but they're relatively short. Should finish tomorrow or the next day. Recommended if you have any interest in Haiti.
 

Seven

In bocca al lupo, Fabio.
Jun 25, 2003
39,346
The Haitian Revolution, 1789-1804 by Thomas O. Ott

Pretty good, not as dry as most history books. Written on the basis of primary sources which is a good thing. Makes sense out of a real complicated situation without overly confusing the reading. Not finished yet. 3 chapters to go, but they're relatively short. Should finish tomorrow or the next day. Recommended if you have any interest in Haiti.
Not my cup of tea. Though I did do some research on Haiti for my paper on HIV/AIDS.
 

Enron

Tickle Me
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Oct 11, 2005
75,665
It's curious, wouldn't you say? Given the fact that we all know what Mein Kampf is about. Why did he read the book? Or perhaps: why does he say he read it?
Probably read it for reasons everyone else reads it. To get insight into the mind of one of history's most terrible people.
 

Enron

Tickle Me
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Oct 11, 2005
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Not my cup of tea. Though I did do some research on Haiti for my paper on HIV/AIDS.
Me either actually. And I chose it because it's relatively short. 250 pages of actual text. Though as I said, it was a lot more interesting than I thought it would be.
 

Martin

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Dec 31, 2000
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Not entirely, no. I don't think it's something you can get your hands on that easily in Belgium. Well, I could get the book, obviously, but still..
I've seen it online. Could be a spoof, I didn't check. But I'm sure it's out there.

I don't expect it's really that different from similar inflammatory stuff. Just popularized.
 

Seven

In bocca al lupo, Fabio.
Jun 25, 2003
39,346
Why do most people read it?

I haven't read it because I have no interest in the man.
In Belgium I'd say most of the people who read it are neonazis hoping to get their thoughts confirmed by a book from someone who they believe to be the greatest mind in the history of man. There are few things sadder than a neonazi who does not even understand the ideas of Hitler though.
 

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