Daily Archives: January 27, 2020

Where Does Beef Begin?

Posted on January 27, 2020 by nathanalbright

It is no great surprise, I suppose, that I am a fan of beef [1].  As someone who unironically likes the corporate cd where an anonymous rapper trolls the rivals of fast food restaurant Wendy’s, and someone who regularly watches … Continue reading →

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Book Review: War In Peace

Posted on January 27, 2020 by nathanalbright

War In Peace:  Conventional And Guerrilla Warfare Since 1945, edited by Robert Thompson This book is admittedly a bit disappointing.  That does not mean it is an unworthy book to look at, because it very much is a part of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Njinga Of Angola

Posted on January 27, 2020 by nathanalbright

Njinga Of Angola:  Africa’s Warrior Queen, by Linda M. Heywood The fact that Njinga of Angola has become a heroine of freedom in Angola helps us to demonstrate the poisonous way in which the desire to oppose European imperialism leads … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Angola: Promises And Lies

Posted on January 27, 2020 by nathanalbright

Angola:  Promises And Lies, by Karl Maier There are few subjects that encourage the cynicism of the Western reader more than reading about a messed up African country, and this book delivers plenty of food for cynicism.  How so?  Well, … Continue reading →

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