Despite the summer heat and humidity giving me cause for impatience and a lack of concentration Ive recently read some thought provoking and diverting stuff.In no particular order then firstly..Rubicon. Tom Holland.2003.Abacus.389 pagesHaving had my... ...full story at Porcelain Monkey
from Porcelain Monkey on Mon, Aug 11 2008
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