Former leading New Zealand publisher and bookseller, and widely experienced judge of both the Commonwealth Writers Prize and the Montana New Zealand Book Awards, talks about what he is currently reading, what impresses him and what doesn't, along with chat about the international English language book scene, and links to sites of interest to booklovers.
This is a must-read for history buffs. It is apparently constructed from the various letters and writings of the numerous Americans who traveled to Paris in the early 19th century (many of whom I did not know made that journey). It offers a great insight on their perspective of France, and their comparative perspective of the U.S. in the early 1800s. Their comparative views - France vs. U.S. - can offer a certain peace of mind to those who might fear that our culture has undergone radical changes that frighten them.
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This is a must-read for history buffs. It is apparently constructed from the various letters and writings of the numerous Americans who traveled to Paris in the early 19th century (many of whom I did not know made that journey). It offers a great insight on their perspective of France, and their comparative perspective of the U.S. in the early 1800s. Their comparative views - France vs. U.S. - can offer a certain peace of mind to those who might fear that our culture has undergone radical changes that frighten them.
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