18 books like Blood and Oil

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The Empty Throne Bernard Cornwell · 2014 · ★ 4.5 · 320p · ≈ 10h · Moderate "Britain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over. Æthelred, the ruler of Mercia, is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Æthelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Æthelred.… Shares: Succession, Kings and rulers, History

The Problem of China Bertrand Russell · 1922 · 146p · ≈ 4h · Challenging This book is A must read for anyone looking to understand a historical perspective and how Mr. Russell's China compares to today's rising Dragon. Shares: Foreign relations, Politics and government, History

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Kukkwŏn hoebok undong Korea (South). Kuksa Pʻyŏnchʻan Wiwŏnhoe · 1993 · 495p · ≈ 16h · Moderate Shares: Foreign relations, Politics and government, History

The Flame Bearer Bernard Cornwell · 2016 · ★ 4.4 · 304p · ≈ 10h · Moderate With Britain in an uneasy state of peace, Uhtred of Bebbanburg at last has the chance to take back the home his traitorous uncle stole from him so many years ago -- and which his scheming cousin still occupies. But he will need all the skills he has learned in a lifetime of war to make his dream come true. -- Shares: Succession, Kings and rulers, History

Arthurian legend in the seventeenth century Roberta Florence Brinkley · 1932 · 228p · ≈ 7h · Challenging The study of the Arthurian legend in the 1600s has revealed almost no romance; the stories are more about the truth of Arthur’s existence and his exploits, with influence due to political bearing of the royalty versus parliament at the time. This fascinating study elucidates the differences between the stories of the seventeenth century and those more well-known now and looks at the development… Shares: Succession, Kings and rulers, History

Miles Wallingford James Fenimore Cooper · 1844 · 479p · ≈ 15h · Challenging The sequel to Afloat and Ashore, set in the Napoleanic era. The terrific scene enacted so directly before his eyes, produced an effect on the Albon-ny man, who consented to haul aft his main-sheet, lower his studding-sail and top-sail, come by the wind, stand across to the Wallingford, heave-to, and lower a boat. This occurred just as Drewett was taken below; and, a minute later, old Mrs. Drewett… Shares: Foreign relations, History

Fire & Blood George R. R. Martin · 2014 · ★ 3.9 · 880p · ≈ 29h · Moderate The first volume of a definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros is set centuries before the events of "A Game of Thrones" and answers key questions about the dynasty's origins, conflicts and relationships with dragons. Shares: Succession, Kings and rulers

Histoire de Charles XII Voltaire · 1731 · 293p · ≈ 9h · Demanding Extrait : "La Suède et la Finlande composent un royaume large d'environ deux cents de nos lieues, et long de trois cents. Il s'étend du midi au nord depuis le cinquante-cinquième degré; ou à peu près, jusqu'au soixante et dixième, sous un climat rigoureux, qui n'a presque ni printemps ni automne."À PROPOS DES ÉDITIONS LIGARANLes éditions LIGARAN proposent des versions numériques de qualité de… Shares: Kings and rulers, History

The tragedy of Macbeth William Shakespeare · 1790 · 180p · ≈ 6h · Demanding In “Macbeth”, witches, superstition and mysticism create one of  Shakespeare's more fantastical of plays. Add to it the very real, human elements of self-doubt, manipulation, betrayal and soul-tormenting regret and you get one of the most enjoyable, poignant pieces of literature of all time. One of the things that furthers the play's legend is that many believe it to be cursed. All kinds of… Shares: Succession, Kings and rulers, History

The Young Elites Marie Lu · 2014 · ★ 4.3 · 384p · ≈ 12h · Moderate I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside. Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel… Shares: Succession, Kings and rulers

The Two Admirals: A Tale James Fenimore Cooper · 1842 · 588p · ≈ 19h · Challenging Describing first obscure English law and then a number of characters who will ultimately prove only secondary to the plot. Shares: Succession, Kings and rulers

Arthurian legend in the seventeenth century Roberta Florence Brinkley · 1932 · 228p · ≈ 7h · Challenging The study of the Arthurian legend in the 1600s has revealed almost no romance; the stories are more about the truth of Arthur’s existence and his exploits, with influence due to political bearing of the royalty versus parliament at the time. This fascinating study elucidates the differences between the stories of the seventeenth century and those more well-known now and looks at the development… Shares: Succession, Kings and rulers, History

A study of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark William Shakespeare · 1800 · 193p · ≈ 6h · Challenging The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, often shortened to Hamlet, is probably the most known tragedy, written by William Shakespeare at an uncertain date between 1599 and 1602.  Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet is instructed to enact on his uncle Claudius, who murdered King Hamlet - brother of Claudius and father of Hamlet - and then succeeded… Shares: Succession, Kings and rulers

Victorian writing about risk Elaine Freedgood · 2000 · 231p · ≈ 7h · Moderate "In Victorian Writing about Risk, Elaine Freedgood explores the geography of risk produced by a wide spectrum of once-popular literature, including works on politic economy, sanitary reform, balloon flight, Alpine mountaineering and African exploration. The consolations offered by this geography of risk are precariously predicated on the stability of dominant Victorian definitions of people and… Shares: Foreign relations, History

Plutarchi Vitae parallelae Plutarch · 1478 · ★ 3.8 · 330p · ≈ 11h · Demanding This story is set in the mid-fourth century B.C., in the city-state of Syracuse on the island of Sicily. It's the story of two father-and-son tyrant rulers who called themselves kings, both named Dionysius (pronounced Die-oh-nee-see-us). But the main character is Dion (pronounced Dion as in Lion), who was a relative, mentor, and finally mortal enemy to the second Dionysius. It has been pointed… Shares: Politics and government, Kings and rulers, History

Meḿoires de guerre Charles de Gaulle · 1940 · 340p · ≈ 11h · Challenging Originally published in three separate volumes covering three distinct periods, this single edition encompasses all the personal writings by one of this century's most prominent generals and statesmen from the fall of France in 1940 to the aftermath of World War II in 1946. The first section, "The Call to Honor," recounts the confusion and despair triggered by Hitler's blitzkrieg invasion of… Shares: Foreign relations, History

US covert operations and Cold War strategy Sarah-Jane Corke · 2007 · 256p · ≈ 8h · Moderate "Based on recently declassified documents, this book provides the first examination of the Truman Administration's decision to employ covert operations in the Cold War...In this volume, the author looks at three central questions: Why were these types of operations adopted? Why were they conducted in such as haphazard manner? And, why, once it became clear that they were not working, did the… Shares: Foreign relations, History

Warriors of the Storm Bernard Cornwell · 2015 · ★ 4.5 · 299p · ≈ 9h · Moderate With a fragile peace between Wessex, Mercia, and East Anglia loyalties and ambitions are put to the test when forces gather against the kingdom's greatest warrior, Uhtred of Bebbanburg. Shares: Kings and rulers, History

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