~BOOK REVIEW CORNER~
"But Origins," absolutely no one just asked me, "what do you read ASIDE from QAnon/extremism stuff?"
I just finished @NuclearTeeth's "A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," a review of murder (and homicide) in Rome.
Why was it good? FIND OUT 👇:
"But Origins," absolutely no one just asked me, "what do you read ASIDE from QAnon/extremism stuff?"
I just finished @NuclearTeeth's "A Fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," a review of murder (and homicide) in Rome.
Why was it good? FIND OUT 👇:
1) the substance of the book is *very very meaty*, especially chapter 9, which essentially deals with mass murder as a spectacle for demonstrating state power in Rome -- the book never says this out loud, but boy, I couldn't help but think of parallels to Aztec mass sacrifice.
(To be clear, the Romans got queasy at the idea of explicit human sacrifice, and no doubt would be horrified by the comparison. But IMO the comparsion holds up. However, this is WAY beyond the scope of a book review; if you're curious, ask and I'll talk your dang ear off abt it.)
2) The prose makes it a light, snappy read -- which is kind of essential for the subject matter! You should, however, check the preview to make sure the prose style is For You™.
But if, like me, it very much IS your cup of tea, the book becomes an absolute treat.
But if, like me, it very much IS your cup of tea, the book becomes an absolute treat.
3) Guess what! If a book is long and thought-provoking and well-sourced (while also being very clear about the *reliability* of the various sources it draws on),
AND immediately modifies how you think about a major world civilization,
IT'S A GOOD BOOK.
amazon.com/Fatal-Thing-Ha…
AND immediately modifies how you think about a major world civilization,
IT'S A GOOD BOOK.
amazon.com/Fatal-Thing-Ha…
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