Education
A long-time ago I became interested in history. I blame Mr. Savage who was my high school Latin teacher. Finding out about the language also opened my eyes to ancient history. I devoured books about European history and more than a few historical fiction novels. An understanding of geology, climate and technology also became more important. In the last few years I found some greta local resources in continuing education courses from Simon Fraser University and online travel resources.
Europe
Becoming Top Dog: The Rise of Europe's Great Powers (1618-1795).
Major Peace Treaties and Their Consequences
The First World War: Origin, Peace and Consequences
100th Anniversary of the Armistice: Origins of the First World War: Lessons and Legacies
At the Crossroads of Empires: The Balkans 1453–1914
From Nationalism to Nightmare: The Balkans 1900–2015
The Complexities of Conflict: War of Words: The Western Balkans in the Early 1990sBosnia: Centuries of Conflict and Coexistence
Albania from the Second World War to the PresentA New Ottoman Empire?
Fakes, Forgeries and Frauds in the Art World
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Asia
Jpan, China and the Western Powers 1600-1976
Realms of Chinese Art: Ritual, State, Studio and Market
Integrity in Troubled Times: Chinese Art 1127–1368
The Flowering of Chinese Culture: Tang and Northern Song Dynasties
A Retired Diplomat’s Candid Report on His Encounters with World Leaders
The Colours, Beauty, and Sounds of Persia
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Language
The Story of English: A Thousand Years and Counting
To Whom It May Concern: Conventions of Standard English Grammar
Babel Here and Now: Language Families Across the World.
Signs of the Scribes: The Story of Writing
The Glamour of Grammar: Modern English Through Traditional Grammar
On Top of the Word: The Structure and History of English Words
The Story of English: A Thousand Years and Counting
The Fabulous Origins of English Words
A Manner of Speaking: The English Sound System
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Science
Mathematics: A Subject of Sublime Beauty
Underwater Archaeology of Early Modern Naval Vessels
Radium, Radiation and Nobel Prizes: The Curie Family.
On Religion: Christopher Hitchens' Greatest Hits
Human Origins: Where Did We Come From and How Did We Get Here?
Old Rocks, Young Science: Introducing Geology
Making Sense of Scents: The Art and Science of Olfaction and Perfumery