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Legend of the Galactic Heroes is possibly one of the greatest stories ever created for explaining the rise and fall of governments, and its focus on Heroes and the Great Men of History shows Great Man Theory in action, all in a timeless and classic story. Everyone should watch it

@JonasKilker I’d give you a follow right away: wordsea.io (been building a super-app for literature and would be honored if you’d give it a try). Gathering an elite group of ambassadors and happy to DM you. P.S. love your YT-series on the history of the Steppe

@JonasKilker Nice @JonasKilker! Would be curious to see your wordsea literary page and book recommendations

Absolutely incredible book review and perfect summation of what I meant by saying Christianity is a European religion. Yes, it’s universal. Yes, Jesus is from the Levant. But the religion itself was Born in the Greco-Roman world and formed in the Medieval Germanic world.

William Marshall has been called by many ‘the best knight that ever lived’! > Held hostage as a child by King Stephen to force his father to surrender a castle > Wounded in his valiant defence of Eleanor of Aquitaine when the treacherous Guy de Lusignan tried to capture her! > Tutor-in-arms and close friend to Henry the Young King, travelling together to participate in tournaments around Europe. > Fulfilled Henry’s vow to go on crusade as a deathbed promise to his deceased young friend. > Claimed to have defeated 500 opponents in tournament. > Unhorsed Richard the Lionheart during a skirmish. > Served on Richard’s regency council when he left on crusade. > When the French invaded and John died, the 70 year old Earl Marshal met the 9 year old Henry III, crowned with his mother’s bracelet, and told him ‘Fair lord, I can tell you sincerely, and may God protect my soul, that I will be yours in good faith and will not neglect you as long as I have the power to do so’ while all around wept, so moving was the scene. > Led the regency of the child-king and led the English against the invading French Prince Louis. > Defeated the French at Lincoln and caused many an English rebel lord on their side to come back over to their rightful king. > On his deathbed fulfilled a vow he made on crusade and joined the knights Templar > Died aged around 72, having stayed loyal to the crown when so many faltered, and rescued the kingdom of England from French invasion.

@Shahenshah_Chud Epic list. What if we could actually save it though, and you'd get a superfollowing along the way? Happy to DM you if you want first-mover priviliges: wordsea.io/for-writers

Read theory chud

@BBHerodotus That idea that history and philosophy can be “as enthralling as any fiction” is such a reminder to read beyond our lanes. I’m collecting the books that shape my thinking here: wordsea.io/for-writers. If you ever want early ambassador access, happy to DM you.

“Now and then I am asked as to ‘what books a statesman should read,’ and my answer is, poetry and novels – including short stories under the head of novels. I don’t mean that he should read only novels and modern poetry. If he cannot also enjoy the Hebrew prophets and the Greek dramatists, he should be sorry. He ought to read interesting books on history and government, and books of science and philosophy; and really good books on these subjects are as enthralling as any fiction ever written.” - Teddy Roosevelt

@theknightirish An Irish knight discussing War Literature... can't help but scroll your profile as a feed for your book recommendations! Only wish I could revisit an overview of your highlights and easily "save to library". Would you try wordsea.io/for-writers?

Another haul from Ken Trotman books and its wargaming content for the 18th century, both the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years War. 📚

@poorbjorn Indeed! Would love to just click "Save" on this list... Though I can technically copy paste the image to my library in wordsea-web, I'd love to see your Literary Profile! wordsea.io/for-writers

"Learning never exhausts the mind." – Leonardo da Vinci

@the_book_land Giants of Literature right there. Dante's on my list too. Need to read more Dostoevsky... Would love to see what books and authors you'd display in your literary profile on wordsea.io/for-writers

My literary Mt Rushmore:

@JMcNallyBooks "Saved to my library" All the under-the-radar books you share, makes me want to easily be able to follow and save your literary recommendations. Would love to hear your thoughts on wordsea.io/for-writers, being an author an all!

Iris Murdoch / The Good Apprentice Penguin

@murphreads Posts like this make me want a single link to someone’s whole reading identity. That’s what we’re building: wordsea.io/for-writers. DM me if you’d like ambassador access 🙌

“Modern” Classic books can sometimes be easier to understand. Here are some to get you into classics!

@nadienadianadie Lists like this are a reminder of how much brilliant work flies under the radar. Would love to see your Literary Profile @nadienadianadie! wordsea.io/for-writers DM me for ambassadeur priviliges

Four great books that don't get mentioned often and deserve a wider readership. 1. Asphodels, Bernardo Couto Castillo 2. Boys & Murderers, Hermann Ungar 3. Apocryphal Stories, Karel Čapek 4. The Beautyful Ones Are Not Yet Borb, Ayi Kwei Armah

@ChivalryGuild 11/10 book. Though I think Pressfield would do better to have avoided the use of the word «Knights», to stay more true to the ancient vibe. When @ChivalryGuild Book Club?

This book is a beautiful tribute to Alexander the Great's warhorse. “Bucephalus beneath me is so hot that steam rises from his flesh; the jets of his nostrils scald to the touch. I feel his will, not as an extension of mine, but as a force generated by his own valiant heart. He is alive and aware not as a beast but as a warrior. His joy fires me. I feed upon it, as I feel him feed upon mind. He loves this. It is what he was born for.”

When the mask falls, the truth rises. When the truth rises, the healing begins.

@TheGreatB00ks This mythopoetical christian story hits different

Read great books with friends.🔥

CRIT DMG, CRIT CHANCE >>

@TheGreatB00ks Love it.

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@de5imulate This has amazing potential. With the right lore, magic, and community, a simple game like this could go viral. I’d play it for sure. Interesting @Cuget_x @Maiarpunks ?

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