Finished Gilbert's "A History of the 20th Century". It's a condensed version of a three-volume set, still weighing in at about 700 pages. Sadly I think it shows. While interesting, and meticulously researched, the delivery feels rushed --- on the whole, not really engaging. Maybe I've been spoiled by more "pop" historians (although I'm reluctant to use that word, because it feels like a deseriousing criticism) like James Burke and Peter Watson. (6/10)
Finished Gilbert's "A History of the 20th Century". It's a condensed version of a three-volume set, still weighing in at about 700 pages. Sadly I think it shows. While interesting, and meticulously researched, the delivery feels rushed --- on the whole, not really engaging. Maybe I've been spoiled by more "pop" historians (although I'm reluctant to use that word, because it feels like a deseriousing criticism) like James Burke and Peter Watson. (6/10)
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Oh jeez Boulet, this is what you casually slap together for a 24-hour comic? Come on, now, you're just showing off. (But seriously it is so cute)
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Compare: (a) Borges's Celestial Emporium of Benevolent Knowledge. (b) Today's smbc. --- A further example of excellent linguistic trolling…
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Le Ballon Rouge
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