STALIN- The Court of The Red Tsar - Simon Sebag Montefiore

A fantastic book on this monster.  There is too much information to convey here but needless to say, everything he did ' was for the people'- these types are so good at justifying their crimes as something to benefit " the people".

Another fantastic read.

 

THE TRUCE - Primo Levi

The follow up to "If This Is A Man" -although published 16 years after the first book.

This covers from when Auschwitz was liberated until Levi returns to his native Italy.

It is another story of the human will to survive and while not as harrowing as surviving Auschwitz it is still remarkable.

These books need to be taught in schools.  This history must never be forgotten.

 

THE WORLD - Simon Sebag Montefiore

 

A remarkable big, big,  book.  Huge in scope , its the story of humanity.

There is not a chapter in this book that if you wanted to you could segue off and find a years reading.  The detail is stunning.

I would suggest reading reviews by professionals and then go buy it.

Reading this was the best 9 days reading I have had in a long long time