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Neil is on page 42 of 320 of The Invention of Tradition
Well, Hugh Trevor-Roper (he of the Hitler diaries fame) certainly doesn’t like the Scotch, in fact even less than the Irish.

Scottish culture ( a thing?) is l second-hand and substandard hand me down Irish apparently.

I’d jump and say that he grossly over simplifies history, never mentions colonial cultural erasure - then cherry picks references.

However, my interest is piqued. I need to source check him.
Jan 09, 2026 05:12AM Add a comment
The Invention of Tradition

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Neil is on page 14 of 320 of The Invention of Tradition
Found the introduction to be quite thought provoking, with idea of mythologising and creating continuity, as well as authority building. Looking forward to getting into the book.
Jan 09, 2026 04:57AM Add a comment
The Invention of Tradition

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Neil is on page 36 of 224 of Send Nudes
Mar 02, 2025 04:23AM Add a comment
Send Nudes

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Neil is 50% done with The Snows of Kilimanjaro
Up in Michigan. A first act, part of a second. At least we are spared the morning after. Which if there were any justice would shitty for Jim, however knowing Hemingway, it’s better it was left…
Jan 19, 2025 04:54AM Add a comment
The Snows of Kilimanjaro

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Neil is starting How the World Made the West: A 4,000 Year History
What a great read. Lots of information and nicely parcelled.
Jan 08, 2025 03:01AM Add a comment
How the World Made the West: A 4,000 Year History

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Neil is 50% done with The Snows of Kilimanjaro
After reading, “The Snows…” again, it made me think of the short collection, “Tornado Alley” by Burroughs, so I dug that out and enjoyed it.
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The Snows of Kilimanjaro

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