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I would prefer more contemporary history and less of the sweeping summary generalisations but I understand their importance for context. Marshall is obviously a veteran journalist and not an academic and thinks he's quite witty, which he can be. Certainly enjoying it mostly.

Arthashastra stuff was good, as in The Secret World but found India chapter underwhelming. Chapters 1, 2 and 4 remain the most interesting. 3 is good too if more complicated

methinks I'll have to get started on my other books anyway if I'm too finish any of the prereading in the next 9 weeks

slow going

Getting a bit more fantastical now, and Om is a creep

Finally started it 10% of my life later

No-one expects the Spanish Inquisition

Definitely needs some editing. Rather hagiographical too. Give me the deeeeetz.

Never paid attention to the spies of Musa AS in Surat al Maida!