Daily Archives: January 22, 2019

On The Legitimacy Of The Middleman

Posted on January 22, 2019 by nathanalbright

Nobody likes the person in the middle.  Throughout the course of human history, imperfect communication and the difficulties of trade and logistics gave certain peoples the role of intermediary in transmitting goods and knowledge from one area to another.  Such … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Golden Earring 50 Years Anniversary Album

Posted on January 22, 2019 by nathanalbright

Among all the bands I have written about for my series on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the fans of Golden Earring have been among the fiercest, upset that someone like myself would know of the band simply … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Spartacus War

Posted on January 22, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Spartacus War, by Barry Strauss It is unclear exactly what led the author to write this book as a classicist who bemoans the lack of good sources and firm knowledge and has to resort to all kinds of speculations … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Death Of Caesar

Posted on January 22, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Death Of Caesar, by Barry Strauss I must admit that I like historical true crimes literature, and this book certainly falls under that category.  As the author is a noted classical scholar and a relatively prolific writer, it is … Continue reading →

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