by Juliana Byers | Apr 14, 2024 | Afghanistan, Military History, Modern Warfare, Recommended Reads
It is easier to consume stories of war long sanitised of personal suffering. After the cost of grief and the smell of death fades, we are left with the polished bones of valour and sacrifice. That other serious investment, the hurtful present, takes more from us....
by Juliana Byers | Apr 14, 2024 | Books, Imperial History, Non-Fiction, Political History, Recommended Reads, Social History
The great thing about writing a thesis is that you come across incredible books that you otherwise wouldn’t have known existed! It’s been a while since I’ve jumped on here with a ‘Recommended Read’, but I’ve lately been reading (or, more correctly listening via my...
by Juliana Byers | Apr 14, 2024 | Books, Non-Fiction, Recommended Reads, Social History, True Crime, Women's History
Looking for a book to while away a few hours on a Sunday afternoon? Sorry, can’t help you today. On the other hand, if you’re looking for a book that will stimulate your grey matter and give your critical thinking muscles a workout, then do I ever have a...
