Once again you speak for me, too, old son,
I couldn't give a flying toss about NYE. I'm going to babysit my daughter and read my book on Genghis Khan, with the occasional reefer of fine Afghani hashish out the window.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 30 Dec 2009, 12:28, 1 reply, 16 years ago)

Ooo, which book?
I have read all 3 of Conn Igguldons books based on GK (good boys own stuff)
( Colonel Dracula Two manky hookers and a racist dwarf, Wed 30 Dec 2009, 12:31, Reply)

I've read them too - excellent stuff, aren't they?
This is an academic work. 'Genghis K: Life, Death & Insurrection' by John Man.

So far so brilliant. Have you seen Mongol? An ace, ace film - but a sequel is urgently needed. It only covers the v early period, none of the conquest stuff.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 30 Dec 2009, 12:41, Reply)

Havent seen it yet, but I will
I read Conns books on Julias Ceasar as well, it rekindled my fascination with the Romans (I even watch the occasional Time Team if they are digging up a villa or wotnot).
( Colonel Dracula Two manky hookers and a racist dwarf, Wed 30 Dec 2009, 12:44, Reply)

Mate I LOVE all that stuff (I read the Caesar one too)
Despite the fact that all I do on here is say things are shit all day, I'm actually a history nut. My degree is in Classical Civilisation and I am constantly reading history books - fictional or otherwise. I DO LIKE SOME THINGS.

I thoroughly recommend the Shardlake books by CJ Sansom, set in the Tudor period. They are thoroughly excellent: the chap is a mightily talented writer.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 30 Dec 2009, 12:50, Reply)