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Ep 038 – Nonfiction. In 1812 the French emperor Napoleon invaded Russia. For this purpose, he gathered an army of half a million, including C.J. Wagevier, a Dutch officer who was captured and spent nearly 2 years in Russian captivity. Samuel de Korte joins me to discuss his translation of C.J.'s memoir of that time, "Fighting for Napoleon's Army in Russia: A POW's Memoir."
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Ep 051 – Fiction. In 1941, a Soviet soldier witnesses Hitler's invasion of the USSR and must cope with its devastating consequences. Sasha Vasilyuk discusses her fantastic new novel, "Your Presence Is Mandatory," based on the real-life story of her grandfather's experiences during and after the...
Published 04/24/24
Ep 050 – Nonfiction. Are we already in a second Cold War? George S. Takach says yes, and joins me to discuss his fascinating new book, "Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle between China, Russia, and America."
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Published 03/20/24
Ep 050 – Nonfiction. Are we already in a second Cold War? George S. Takach says yes, and joins me to discuss his fascinating new book, "Cold War 2.0: Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle between China, Russia, and America."
Support local bookstores and buy George's book here:...
Published 03/20/24