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BLOOD AND IRON: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire 1871–1918 is on offer on @AmazonKindle You get one Bismarck, three Kaisers and four wars, all for just £1.29!🤯 amzn.eu/d/1PkEZU1

First time this year the weather has been good enough for this. First of many days, I hope!

I've just got a twitter ban on @nickfshort for advising a friend to be on guard when watching 'Zone of Interest' as it's a tough view. I used 'violentlanguage' apparently. Seems the twitter algorithm had never heard of the phrase I used. Honestly, this platform is beyond parody.

One of the best books, if not the best book, I've read this year (appreciate I'm a bit behind the curve given it was published in 1971). David Niven's memoirs are funny, moving, charming and a great insight into the sheer tedium of garrison duty in the 1930s British Army.

You just choked me up @StuartBroad8 Can remember when you were just a foot long, well done young fellow, the whole country are proud of you. Have a great couple of days to finish, you deserve it. Best wishes, JR. #Ashes #Ashes2023 #EnglandCricket

Good morning - I hope you slept like a halibut-stuffed narwhal - I'm starting with ‘Wet Afternoon’, Eric Ravilious, watercolour on paper, 1928. rathergoodart.co.uk/product/… #ravilious #ericravilious

📺 Catch the best of the action from Day 3 at Lord's 👇 @LV_Cricket | #EnglandCricket

Western companies are still financing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Only 17% has exited the market. atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/uk…

‼️Belarus received nuclear weapons. Belarus is inviting Wagner PMC. It's obvious that Lukashenko's regime and Belarus need more and more attention. On the video Lukashenko praises Wagner PMC, speaks about their loyalty to him personally, and claims they could fortify Belarus army.

Incognito at @CVHISTORYFEST.