Hi Mitch. Is this a good academic bio? I couldn't tell from blurbs whether or not it was a written or mostly photo history so I never pulled the trigger on it (too much money to take a chance). -- Al
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Its very much a academic work as its very well researched and looks very objectively at the man and his actions. There are a lot of pictures looks like 800 in the two volumes so, one would think its a pictoral document but, its probably the best work I have read about Heydrich. I got mine for £29.95 and £39.95 respectively so, it was a lot cheaper than I thought it would be. Its hard to recommend books as everyone enjoys things differently but, I do think this is a very good reference for those who have an interest in Heydrich.
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Its very much a academic work as its very well researched and looks very objectively at the man and his actions. There are a lot of pictures looks like 800 in the two volumes so, one would think its a pictoral document but, its probably the best work I have read about Heydrich. I got mine for £29.95 and £39.95 respectively so, it was a lot cheaper than I thought it would be. Its hard to recommend books as everyone enjoys things differently but, I do think this is a very good reference for those who have an interest in Heydrich.
Mitch
Thanks for the info Mitch. I have always been interested in Heydrich ever since reading Wighton's book last century. Might try to track these down although I know it will cost me. -- Al
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That is a good read also. Gunther Dreschner's book on Heydrich was very good (The pursuit of total power) and, is not very expensive. I think its not everyone's cup of tea as an afternoon read but, its fascinating to see how such an educated and cultured man could partake in the actions he did
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Took Asimov's "Foundation Trilogy" down off the shelf after all. I'm struck now by how dated it seems, compared with it contemporaries (eg, Bradbury), how it drags in places, and also, by how much smoking everyone does. Apparently in the human Galactic Empire 20,000 years into the future, Phillip Morris, and all the cigar manufacturers, have been able to expand to other worlds. I can see people forbidding their children from reading the book, because of the prominence of tobacco.
Or maybe Azimov just foresaw the resurgence in cigar smoking among Gen-Y'ers and other children of the Boomers. Very prescient.
Prost!
Brad
Or maybe Azimov just foresaw the resurgence in cigar smoking among Gen-Y'ers and other children of the Boomers. Very prescient.
Prost!
Brad
Glad to be able to revive this thread, now that it can be found. Just got a new book (to me), on the Fokker Triplane. It is titled "Fokker DR.I Jagdstaffeln" by Greg Van Wyngarden. Published by Albatros Publications Ltd. in 2007, this is a typically excellent work from this publisher. It is softcover, 84 pages long and crammed with either photos, color ills, or 1/32 scale plans on every page and covers every Jagdstaffel that flew the triplane in combat. For we Fokker Freaks, this is a must have book. It is not cheap at $48.00 and is limited in availability in the US. I got mine from the excellent shop, 'Byrd Aviation Books', located in Williamsburg, Va. I've known Bill Byrd and his wife for a long time and they have a great selection (they stock all the in-print Albatros Pub. books) and fast service. I am very pleased with this book. -- Al
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currently reading Bayerlin after action reports of the panzer lehr division. written by bayerlin whilst in prison and, has a lot of detailed information hard cover with hundreds of pictures lots of maps and, is well worth a look. £49.95 but, its a big book hard cover and well put together
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Outstanding book. A must for Pacific War fans. I still have the copy I bought when it was first published. I really liked the pre-war chapters and the chapters about Guadalcanal were, IMO, the best in the book. -- Al
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I agree! Since I started the book I haven't been able to put it down. and the pre-war chapters are by far the best so far.
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That sounds a good one Neil.
Just about to start 'Battle of Britain airfields' by Phillip Birtles.
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Neil, no it looks at all the major airfields, with a map of their layout , buildings, life on the airfields and communication links to Bentley Priory etc. Looks a good read. Cheers
Rob
Just received 3 books that I have read before, but didn't currently own. From a discount/remainder dealer, I got "A Dawn Like Thunder: The True Story of Torpedo Squadron Eight" by Mrazek; "Aces High: The Heroric Saga of the Two Top-scoring American Aces of WWII", by Yenne; and an old favorite, "Guadalcanal Diary", by Tregaskis. Have started to re-read Tregaskis and will get to the others after that. Best part is that the Mrazek book and the Yenne book were both excellent condition first editions, for only $6 each. Original list price totalled $55, for both. Glad I waited for them to be remaindered. -- Al