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Book Review: Ultimate Journeys for Two by Mike & Anne Howard
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Book Review: Ultimate Journeys for Two by Mike & Anne Howard

Man of la BookSeptember 14, 2021

Not a traditional travel guide. This book allows the reader to skip in sections, and choose whatever trip or adventure they’d like to experience.

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Book Review: The Caves of San Pietro by Susan Gayle
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Book Review: The Caves of San Pietro by Susan Gayle

Man of la BookSeptember 1, 2021

American soldier Frank Moster gets involved with an Italian family and helps them survive. All of their lives will be changed during the Battle of San Pietro.

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Book Review: Aftershocks: Pandemic Politics and the End of the Old International Order by Colin Kahl and Thomas Wright
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Book Review: Aftershocks: Pandemic Politics and the End of the Old International Order by Colin Kahl and Thomas Wright

Man of la BookAugust 25, 2021

The book Aftershocks by Colin Kahl and Thomas Wright takes a look at the global impact of COVID-19, including the political outcomes for the future

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Fun Facts Friday: Giorgio Vasari
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Fun Facts Friday: Giorgio Vasari

Man of la BookJuly 30, 2021

Giorgio Vasari (30 July, 1515 – 27 June, 1574) was a writer, painter, and engineer from Italy. He is considered to be the foundation of art-history writing.

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Book Review: Plunder: Napoleon’s Theft of Veronese’s Feast by Cynthia Saltzman
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Book Review: Plunder: Napoleon’s Theft of Veronese’s Feast by Cynthia Saltzman

Man of la BookMay 26, 2021

The subject might be just one painting, but it also tells of the history of the time, military tactics, art history, and religious and regional politics

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Guest Post: How to Write a Travelogue By Carole Bumpus
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Guest Post: How to Write a Travelogue By Carole Bumpus

Man of la BookMay 4, 2021

Okay, so, as it turns out, I did write a ‘travelogue’ after all, because I wrote memoirs about my travels. But don’t expect my books to be the same.

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Fun Facts Friday: Gabriele D’Annunzio
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Fun Facts Friday: Gabriele D’Annunzio

Man of la BookMarch 12, 2021

Gabriele D’Annunzio was a famous Italian poet, playwright and journalist. Mr. D’Annunzio was also a professional soldier, rising to the rank of General.

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Book Review: Pilgrim Days: From Vietnam to the SAS by Alastair MacKenzie
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Book Review: Pilgrim Days: From Vietnam to the SAS by Alastair MacKenzie

Man of la BookNovember 18, 2020

Pilgrim Days: From Vietnam to the SAS by Alastair MacKenzie is a memoir of the author who served in the special forces of several countries over his life. The book documents his life from serving in the New Zealand Army in Vietnam, to the SAS, South Africa, Oman, and finally as a private security agent.

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Fun Facts Friday: Primo Levi
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Fun Facts Friday: Primo Levi

Man of la BookJuly 31, 2020

Primo Levi (31 July, 1919 – 11 April, 1987) was an Italian chemist and writer books about his experiences as a Jewish man during World War II.

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Book Review: Frances Mayes Always Italy by Frances Mayes & Ondine Cohane
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Book Review: Frances Mayes Always Italy by Frances Mayes & Ondine Cohane

Man of la BookApril 6, 2020

A travel book and guide to Italy, a country which they both love. Ms. Mayes is a renowned writer of such books as Under the Tuscan Sun and other bestsellers

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