I don't suppose anyone's read this?

[sarren]

The fate of humankind has often been decided by the uncontrollable, unpredictable power of weather. From the doomed campaigns of Roman legions in Central Europe and Napoleon's troops in Russia to the fate of U.S. forces in the South Pacific and Vietnam, the history of human conflict has often been decided by the elements. Torrential rain, brutal winters, monster typhoons, and killer hurricanes have had far-reaching - and often terrifying - effects upon the destiny of nations. The hand of Nature has decided history as often as has the spear, the bullet, or the atomic bomb." "Drawing upon extensive research as well as the author's own experiences as a battle-tested reporter, The Weather Factor is a an account of the inevitable collision between "acts of God" and the best-laid plans of mankind."



*shrug* It looks like it could be interesting.

Comments

[caitlen.livejournal.com]

That looks interesting. Is it a book, or did I miss a link somewhere? (Book, yeah?) *is weather & history nut*

[sarren.livejournal.com]

I saw it in the Murdoch catalogue.

The State Library has it too, plus a heap of other books by him that sound intriguing.


The Hinge Factor : How Chance And Stupidity Have Changed History

Unsung Heroes : The Twentieth Century's Forgotten History-Makers

Whisper Of The Blade : Revolution, Mayhem, Betrayal, Glory And Death

Whores Of The Devil : Witch-Hunts And Witch-Trials.

[caitlen.livejournal.com]

HMmmm definitely sounds like my kind of author. *makes a note to go looking in the library*

[sarren.livejournal.com]

Well, he's certainly a MASTER at titles! I certainly plan to read it now.

[caitlen.livejournal.com]

I've actually managed to get it out from my local library, as well as another title of his - the screwups in history.

I'll let you know how it is :)

[sarren.livejournal.com]

Way to be proactive!

[caitlen.livejournal.com]

:D I went there yesterday!!!

[sarren.livejournal.com]

Of course you did :D

[caitlen.livejournal.com]

This book is really good Sarren. Really easy to get through, short and interesting stories about each battle in which the weather was the main factor (or a main factor). I read a bunch of it last night.

[sarren.livejournal.com]

Cool, I'll get it out.

You're like a food-taster for books. *g*

[caitlen.livejournal.com]

Totally. I'm just a tester-taster all round. Want to read a book? Hang on, let me just... yeah, it's good. Want a good chicken soup recipe? Hang on, let me just... there's an awesome one.

:D

[sarren.livejournal.com]

I'll remember that *eg*

[caitlen.livejournal.com]

(I haz a food blog for the second variety up there :D)