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War. War Never Changes.
War. War Never Changes.
Its an ominous phrase from one of my favorite video game franchises. Yet it is true. Beneath our justifications for war, politics, strategy, religion, or national interests, lies something far older and more primitive.
From Cain striking Abel, we have repeatedly allowed our darker impulses to override reason, compassion, and shared humanity. Cruelty. Vengeance. Ambition. We Read more of this blog post »
Its an ominous phrase from one of my favorite video game franchises. Yet it is true. Beneath our justifications for war, politics, strategy, religion, or national interests, lies something far older and more primitive.
From Cain striking Abel, we have repeatedly allowed our darker impulses to override reason, compassion, and shared humanity. Cruelty. Vengeance. Ambition. We Read more of this blog post »
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1521: The Defiance
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Echoes of Oblivion: An Artificial Intelligence Science Fiction Thriller
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The Alcuin Rift: A First Contact Cosmic Horror Hard Science Fiction Thriller
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This book has a really cool premise. Witches, powers, a steampunk‑fantasy world, repressed magic. I imagine this type of setup would hook a lot of readers right in. That said, the writing can be a bit uneven. There are moments where the story pulls yo ...more |
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1521 The Defiance: A Philippine Historical Novel Inspired by the True Story of Lapulapu, Magellan, and the Battle of Mactan:
"As someone who reads a lot of 15/16th century historical fiction, I'm always looking for novels that bring the period to life without feeling either like a textbook or a modern story dressed in a historical costume. 1521: The Defiance achieves that b"
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"1521: The Defiance is a historical fiction novel about the days around Magellan’s arrival in Zubu, the conversion of Humabon’s court, and the Battle of Mactan, but it’s really built around the pressure that gathers before people decide who they are. "
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"1521: The Defiance is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that courageously reexamines one of the most significant encounters in world history through a perspective too often overlooked. Rather than simply recounting the Bat"
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