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Philbrick's tireless research is what makes his publications noteworthy. Taking nothing for granted in his account of a whaling ship tragedy (In The Heart Of The Sea) is what motivated me to examine The M... read full review
The topic of the Middle East and the US policies towards it have for some reason captivated me for some time. There are moments when I wish it did not. Reading through the experiences of the prisoners (guilt ... read full review
This book is a very scholarly approach to the US and the conflicts in the Middle East. Provides detailed information on the long history of US involvement in Afghanistan. Tons of data on people, places, polit... read full review