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An Islamic Industrial Revolution?
An Islamic Industrial Revolution? Bill Hartley explores the putative contribution of Islamic civilisation to the development of industrialism Recently I came across a critique of a book The Cultures of the West; A … Continue reading
Orso, Covent Garden, London
Epicurean Expeditions with Em Marshall-Luck Orso, Covent Garden, London Orso boasts an extremely convenient location just down the road from the Royal Opera House – perfect for that pre- or post- (or even mid-, depending on the composer) opera meal; … Continue reading
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Bagatelles for a Massacre
Bagatelles for a Massacre Ilana Mercer meditates on the latest “victory” of the West WINNING IN THE WEST. A French “documentary maker”—a title everyone with a camera assumes these days—told CNN’s Anderson Cooper that the West was winning. The docu-dude … Continue reading
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Reisenwitz Redux
Reisenwitz Redux Ilana Mercer reads the riot act It used to be that Justin Raimondo was more discerning about the women he welcomed into the Antiwar.com fold. Here is how Mr. Raimondo welcomed this writer: “A major confetti-throwing welcome on … Continue reading
The Rise of the Dominatrix
The Rise of the Dominatrix Derek Turner’s take on Charles Moore’s biography of Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher: Not for Turning, Charles Moore, London: Allen Lane, 2013, 859 pp When Margaret Thatcher died last April, the obsequies were at times almost drowned out … Continue reading
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Tagged Charles Moore, Derek Turner, Edward Heath, Harold Macmillan, Margaret Thatcher
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Edward Snowden – hero of our time?
Edward Snowden – hero of our time? Robert Henderson asks some awkward questions Citizenfour Main appearances: Jacob Appelbaum Ewen MacAskill Edward Snowden Director: Laura Poitras Running time: 114 minutes This documentary about state surveillance revolves around Edward Snowden as … Continue reading
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First Total War
First Total War Frank Ellis confronts the dark side of modernity Alexander Watson, Ring of Steel: Germany and Austria-Hungary at War, 1914-1918, Allen Lane, London, 2014, with maps, photos, notes, bibliography and index. ISBN 978-1-846-14221-5 Vielleicht opfern wir auch uns für … Continue reading
Upwardly mobile couple
Upwardly mobile couple Stoddard Martin sifts through the Himmlers’ correspondence A petty bourgeois element runs through the history of National Socialism, with counterpoint from its traditional obverse – the bohemian. Himmler came from suburban Munich and had the provincial’s suspicion … Continue reading
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Tagged Heinrich Himmler, Katrin Himmler, Margarete Himmler, Michael Wildt, Stoddard Martin
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Safety catch off
Safety catch off Robert Henderson is engrossed by an evocation of “The Troubles” ’71 Main cast: Jack O’Connell as Gary Hook Richard Dormer as Eamon Charlie Murphy as Brigid David Wilmot as Boyle Sean Harris as Captain Sandy Browning Killian … Continue reading