That's pretty bloody impressive

Fini/...without ocassional glimpses of almost lyrical prose from the author. It's certainly worth taking the time to read despite its challenging content.

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3/...events the author recalls took place, it offers an unflinching and unvarnished perspective of a young subaltern's service in Belfast and South Armagh during the early years of 'The Troubles'. As noted above, its tone and style is abrasive, but not...

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2/...some interesting insights, it's a fairly dry read overall. One for students of 'the Troubles' but unlikely to engage the average reader.

"Contact" by comparison is a confronting, and at times difficult, read. Written "in anger" a few years after the..

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Really liking this - will have to give them a proper listen

Gunnery Yoda 😆

I still half wonder if it was another Jeremy Black that wrote "Rethinking Military History".

I think he still has to cover off a few subjects for his "Short History of..." series. Should have the complete set by next year if he keeps up his current rate.

I hear you, but let me (try) and cheer you up.

Today I marked a student podcast which was one of the best things created by UGs that I've listened to in 20 years. 4 young women, 4 different backgrounds and ethnicities, talking about the female experience in history.

And that made my day.

I imagine elements of this must feel really confusing to an international audience (they're confusing enough for a British and Irish audience!)

Now this looks VERY interesting.

Just to add, as @kissphoria.bsky.social noted in her own thread, including random statements from the bible or any other book, isn't citing evidence in a reasonable or scholarly manner.

A very happy chap!