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Spartan Stoic Book Reviews

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1:: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 14.04.2024 · 16:10:01 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· In this book Haidt argues that the rise in mental health disorders has been driven by the decline of play-based childhood and the shift to a terminally online one. It lays out the argument and evidence, as well as providing an approach that Haidt thinks could help remedy the situation. I review the book, hopefully drawing a tiny bit of attention to a subject that needs effective action. Like and subscribe for more book reviews. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/the-anxious-generation

2:: The Secrets To Every Good Story

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 22.03.2024 · 12:00:02 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr. This book examines why certain tropes and trends across stories appeal to us, and uses modern psychology, anecdotes and examples across film, TV and books to explore this. How good of a job does it do in terms of exploring this complex subject? Watch the review to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more book reviews. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/the-science-of-storytelling

3:: Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 17.03.2024 · 19:36:47 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Be Useful - Seven Tools for Life by Arnold Schwarzenegger. This self-help book uses learnings from his life to inform how to be successful, from his bodybuilding, movie career, governorship and activism. But how good of a read is it? Watch the book review to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more book reviews, including self-help. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/be-useful-seven-tools-for-life

4:: Sparta & Athens in Sicily

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 08.03.2024 · 12:00:33 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Sparta's Sicilian Proxy War by P. A. Rahe. Athens aimed to seize the wealthy Dorian city of Syracuse, and Sparta ended up getting involved to stop it. Rahe covers in this detailed account what went on, and what we can learn from it. But is the book worth your time? Watch to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more ancient history book reviews. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/sparta-s-sicilian-proxy-war

5:: Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 01.03.2024 · 13:23:40 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard, where she focusses less on the characters but more the role and power of the Emperor itself. How did they rule the Emperor? How good of a portrait of them did Suetonius do? Why did Caligula make his horse a general? This book tackles these questions, and I review it. Like and subscribe for more ancient history book reviews. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/emperor-of-rome

6:: Technofeudalism by Yanis Varoufakis

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 23.02.2024 · 12:30:30 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· In today's book review former Greek finance minister discusses the rise of the big tech firms in what he calls Technofeudalism. He lays out the financial history and trends that led to their power and how they got it. He is concerned for the future as technofeudalism has replaced capitalism in his view, and thinks that it would be better for everyone if it were replaced. Unfortunately, he also argues that this will be very difficult. So is this one worth a read? Watch the review to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more book reviews. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/technofeudalism

7:: Unruly by David Mitchell book review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 09.02.2024 · 12:00:08 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Unruly by David Mitchell, where the actor and comedian takes an entertaining look at the English Monarchy. The aim here is to entertain and learn the odd fact along the way. Who was good, who was bad and why? Was King Stephen really that useless? Find out if the book's any good in today's review. Like and subscribe for book reviews across a range of genres. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/unruly

8:: The End and the Death Volume 3 (spoiler filled book review)

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 02.02.2024 · 11:24:42 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Finally we get here. After 66 books, numerous novellas, audiobooks, compilations, the last book in the Horus Heresy penned by Dan Abnett. Are there huge retcons? How good of a read is it? Watch the review to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more warhammer book reviews. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/the-end-and-the-death-vol-3

9:: The Young Alexander by Alex Rowson

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 21.01.2024 · 16:46:17 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· In today's video I review a book examining Alexander the Great. What contributed to his success as one of the greatest conquerors that ever lived? How good a job does this book do of shedding light on his ambition, conquests and character? Watch the review to find out. Panagyurishte treasures are the treasures I struggled to pronounce. Like and subscribe for more ancient history book reviews, besides much more. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/the-young-alexander

10:: Throne of Light by Guy Haley

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 29.12.2023 · 13:00:04 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· We arrive at book 4 in the Dawn of Fire series. In this one the Word Bearers are hunting the Black Ships of the Imperium, and the chase is on for an asset of unknown significance. Why do these visions of star child matter, and who will get there first - Imperium or Chaos? Unfortunately, this book seems to tease us a little and perhaps not answer many questions....watch the review to find out why. Like and subscribe for more 40k book reviews. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/throne-of-light

11:: The Panama Papers: A book review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 22.12.2023 · 12:40:41 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Two journalists got access to millions of documents on the rich and powerful hiding their money in offshore tax havens. This is their story of what they found and how they revealed it to the world. But does it make for a good book? Watch to find out. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/the-panama-papers Like and subscribe for more book reviews on a range of genres. Sources: 'Mossack Fonseca having to close 9 offices, 6,500 taxpayers and companies were investigated' - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-38319026 'Countries have recouped more than $1.36 billion in unpaid taxes, fines and penalties as a result of inquiries sparked by the Panama Papers, according to ICIJ’s latest tally.' - https://www.icij.org/investigations/panama-papers/five-years-later-panama-papers-still-having-a-big-impact/

12:: Reviewing a 40k Classic: Nightbringer

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 15.12.2023 · 12:00:12 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review the 40k classic Nightbringer by Graham Mcneill. Can't remember if I read it years ago, so let's find out if its any good. The Ultramarines encounter more than one xenos faction in this book, but is Uriel Ventris a little too generic? Watch the book review to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more 40k book reviews. Read the review instead:

13:: Surrounded by Setbacks by Thomas Eriksen

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 08.12.2023 · 12:00:17 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Surrounded by Setbacks, self help/behavioural science book aiming to guide you through setbacks. It uses the DISC model, which tries to explain some human behaviour, to do this. Eriksen's breakthrough book, Surrounded by Idiots, first used this system, but how good of a job does it do when applying it to setbacks? Watch to find out. Like & Subscribe for popular science book reviews, besides much more. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/surrounded-by-setbacks

14:: How and why did the UK become so politically divided?

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 01.12.2023 · 14:00:36 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Values, Voice and Virtue by Matthew Goodwin aims to dissect the political trends leading up to brexit, the resignation of Boris Johnson and shifts in widespread discourse. Why is everything so polarized? How and why did we get here? Like and subscribe for many more book reviews. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/values-voice-and-virtue

15:: How and why did Western Civilization form the way it did?

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 24.11.2023 · 12:00:01 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review The Spear, The Scroll and The Pebble, a book of how men in Ancient Greece heavily influenced the formation of western civilization through military collective decision making and the growth of literacy throughout Ancient Greece. In this densely packed book Billows challenges some of the classic assumptions and argues that literacy, collective politics (even in city-states like Sparta) and citizen-warrior forces shaped Ancient Greece and changed civilisation forever. Read the review instead: Like and subscribe for plenty more ancient history book reviews, besides much more.

16:: Belisarius Cawl & the Secrets of the Pharos

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 17.11.2023 · 12:00:45 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· In Belisarius Cawl: The Great Work several secrets are uncovered. What is Cawl's plan? Why has he come to Sotha? What are the Scythes of the Emperor space marine chapter hiding? Does it make for a good book? Watch this book review to find out. Like and subscribe for more 40k book reviews, besides much more. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/belisarius-cawl-the-great-work

17:: The End and the Death Volume 2: Spoiler Review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 10.11.2023 · 12:17:33 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review The End and the Death Volume 2, the culmination of the Horus Heresy series. Written by Dan Abnett, the last two volumes have been split into three. So, what revelations do we learn in this one? And was it necessary to add an additional volume? Watch the review to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more warhammer and horus heresy reviews, besides much more. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/the-end-and-the-death-vol-2

18:: The Templars by Dan Jones book review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 03.11.2023 · 17:00:54 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review The Templars by Dan Jones. Dan Jones is a medieval historian who has appeared on many history documentaries, and in this bestseller he covers the knightly order of the Templars. The Templars took part in many crusades to the east, but also became a powerful and wealthy institution. How good of a read is this analysis of them? Watch the review to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more history book reviews, besides much more. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/the-templars

19:: Immortal Android finds himself - The Twice Dead King: Reign

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 27.10.2023 · 11:00:37 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Book 2 in Nate Crowley's Necron series following Oltyx. The Dynast finds himself, but things aren't all sunshine and flowers as we might expect in warhammer 40,000. Crazy crypteks, his past, skolopendra - there's quite a bit to contend with. But does it make for a good book? Watch the review to find out. Like and subscribe for more necrons, warhammer 40k and much more. Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/the-twice-dead-king-reign

20:: Pax by Tom Holland Book Review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 20.10.2023 · 12:05:32 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Pax by Tom Holland. The Pax Romana was Rome's period of peace and prosperity, the apogee of a grand Empire. But there were periods of greed, cruelty and ambition to make it, and Holland explores all of this to leave you asking whether it was all worth it. I also ask, does this book explore the period and questions effectively, and make for a good book? Watch to find out. Like and subscribe for more book reviews on Rome besides much more Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/pax-war-and-peace-in-rome-s-golden-age

21:: Why Heroism Matters by Andrew Bernstein

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 13.10.2023 · 11:00:51 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· In this book Bernstein explores why heroes matter, what they are, and why we should care about them? He argues that we have moved away from elevating and using heroes for inspiration, and thinks we should address that. Bernstein approaches it from the Ayn Rand angle, but does it make for a good book analysing heroism? Watch to find out. Note, I have changed my site URL. So bookmark the new site: Read the review instead: https://spartanstoic.wixsite.com/bookreviews/post/heroes-legends-champions-why-heroism-matters Like & Subscribe for plenty more book reviews

22:: The Lion Son of the Forest No Spoiler Book Review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 28.07.2023 · 11:00:28 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· We see another Primarch return in the world of warhammer 40k. Lion El'Jonson of the Dark Angels returns, confused but nevertheless angry at chaos. The results are suitably explosive. It's exciting how much the lore is extending into new territory nowadays, but does it make for a good read? Watch to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more warhammer book reviews, besides much more. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/the-lion-son-of-the-forest

23:: The Assassin's Creed Odyssey Novel Tie In

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 21.07.2023 · 11:00:43 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review the novel tie-in to the Assassin's Creed Odyssey game. We revisit Kassandra, Herodotus, Barnabas and more loved (and less loved) characters in this book, but is the story anything new? Although it was a fairly divisive game, how good of a read is the novel tie-in? Watch to find out. Like and subscribe forn plenty more reviews. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/assassins-creed-odyssey

24:: How do brain chemicals affect us? Overloaded book review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 14.07.2023 · 11:00:16 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Overloaded by Ginny Smith, a book exploring the role of neurotransmitters and how they affect us. How do our bodily chemicals influence fear, anger, sleep, motivation? What do we need to know? Is this book a good read for learning about it? Watch to find out. Like and subscribe for more popular science books, besides much more. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/overloaded

25:: Nathaniel Garro's Swansong in the Siege of Terra

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 07.07.2023 · 11:00:10 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Garro: Knight of Grey. Is this the end for the epic story of Garro? The blurb says he confronts Mortarion, let's see how that meeting goes in this siege of terra book review. Like and subscribe for more Horus Heresy book reviews. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/garro-knight-of-grey

26:: Aristotle by John Sellars

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 30.06.2023 · 11:00:09 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review a short primer on Aristotle, written by John Sellars. Sellars wrote an excellent introduction to Stoicism, and I wanted to see if his intro to Aristotle was good to. Watch the book review to find out. Like and subscribe for more philosophy book reviews. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/aristotle

27:: Helbrecht gets the Primaris treatment

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 23.06.2023 · 11:00:40 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Helbrecht: Knight of the Throne. It's one on the Templars during the Primaris era, and we see some familiar and beloved faces return. But how good of a read is it? Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/helbrecht-knight-of-the-throne Like & Subscribe for plenty more 40k book reviews.

28:: Why is everyone mad at each other? The Geopolitics of today explored

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 16.06.2023 · 11:00:32 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Tim Marshall's Prisoners of Geography, which takes ten locations across the world and explores the geopolitics there. Why is the Middle East such a hotbed? Why did Russia take Crimea? How is the West preparing for potential conflict with their enemies? Most importantly, is Marshall's book a good exploration of these questions? I'll answer this in the video. Like and subscribe for weekly book reviews. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/prisoners-of-geography

29:: The Story of Inflammation: A Silent Fire Book Review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 10.06.2023 · 11:56:04 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Inflammation plagues us today. Our diets, exercise and modern living habits all contribute to inflammation, which can cause disease. But how exactly does it work? What can we do about it? What is the history and what are the myths? This book by Shilpa Ravella seeks to answer these questions, and I review the book to see if it's any good. Like and subscribe for more popular science book reviews. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/a-silent-fire-the-story-of-inflammation-diet-and-disease

30:: Lorgar: Bearer of the Word. A Horus Heresy Primarchs Book Review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 02.06.2023 · 11:00:12 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· In this video I review Lorgar's Horus Heresy Primarchs book. We know what happens to the Word Bearers, but how deep do those roots go? Was Lorgar always a pawn? What was Kor Phaeron's role? Find out all about the origins of the Word Bearers primarch in this book review. Like and subscribe if you don't like Kor Phaeron. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/review-lorgar-bearer-of-the-word

31:: The Definitive Marcus Aurelius Biography?

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 26.05.2023 · 11:00:27 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review the biography Marcus Aurelius – Warrior, Philosopher, Emperor by Frank McLynn. Marcus is an interesting character for many reasons – he seemed to combine power, moderation, prowess and left a terrible legacy in the form of Commodus. Let's review the picture created by McLynn of this enigmatic figure, and whether it is a balanced biographical analysis. Apologies for the abrupt ending – my camera decided to begin removing all sound no matter the length of the video I recorded, so it took several takes and a lot of editing to create even an imperfect video. I hope to avoid this in future, likely by using something else to record with. Like and subscribe for more videos about Stoicism, key figures in history and Roman Emperors besides much more. Read the review at www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/marcus-aurelius-warrior-philosopher-emperor

32:: Dostoyevsky The Idiot: a book review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 19.05.2023 · 16:00:14 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review the classic The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. How does it match up to Crime and Punishment? Is it worth the hype? Watch to find out. Like and subscribe for more classic literature. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/the-idiot

33:: How Britain serves the global elite

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 12.05.2023 · 11:00:08 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Oliver Bullough's Butler to the World, a book about loopholes, tax havens and money laundering, and how the global elite and criminals funnel money through Britain. How much can we really learn about these activities? Why does it persist and what can we do about it? Watch the review to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more corruption and politics videos. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/butler-to-the-world

34:: Stealth vs Fury: The Alpha Legion vs Kharn

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 05.05.2023 · 11:00:10 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Shroud of Night by Andy Clark. A Warhammer 40,000 book about the Alpha Legion as they try to work for a Slaaneshi Chaos Lord. But Kharn the Betrayer is coming, and the Alpha Legion have to navigate the Primaris Marines, Imperial forces, Chaos and destruction to meet their goal. But how good of a read is it? Like and subscribe for more 30k and 40k book reviews. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/shroud-of-night

35:: Book Review: In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom, by Yeonmi Park

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 28.04.2023 · 11:00:06 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Yeonmi Park's escape from North Korea is one of trauma, loss and struggle. We hear in her own words how she did it and her experiences of living in North Korea. But how good a read is it? Watch the review to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more book reviews Edit: Around 1.35 I mention 'Kim Jong Il' but I mean 'Kim Jong Un'. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/in-order-to-live-a-north-korean-girl-s-journey-to-freedom

36:: Is culture making mental health worse? The latest book from Gabor Maté

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 21.04.2023 · 11:00:03 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· In this book Gabor Maté and his co-writer (and son) Daniel Maté diagnose modern culture and its impact on mental health. Why are mental health issues growing? What are the impacts of technology, environment, traumatic past on mental health? What can we do about it? Watch the book review to find out. Like and subscribe for more psychology and mental health book reviews. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/the-myth-of-normal-trauma-illness-healing-in-a-toxic-culture

37:: Book Review: Atomic Habits by James Clear

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 14.04.2023 · 11:00:40 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· In this 8 million copy bestseller, James Clear provides a book to improve your habits, to remove bad ones and and implement good ones. But how good a self-help book is it: is the hype justified? Like and subscribe for many other self improvement book reviews. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/posts/atomic-habits

38:: Alpharius Head of the Hydra by Mike Brooks

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 07.04.2023 · 11:00:35 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review a book about the most mysterious primarch of them all, Alpharius of the Alpha Legion. Does Mike Brooks retain the legion's mystique? How much do we really learn, and does it make for a fun read? Find out in the review. Like and subscribe for plenty more Warhammer 30k and 40k book reviews. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/alpharius-head-of-the-hydra

39:: Life is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way by Kieran Setiya

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 31.03.2023 · 11:00:02 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Life is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way by Kieran Setiya. How can philosophy help answer problems of pain, suffering and is hope the answer? Watch to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more philosophy book reviews. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/life-is-hard-how-philosophy-can-help-us-find-our-way

40:: Valdor: Birth of the Imperium Book Review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 24.03.2023 · 12:00:32 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Valdor: Birth of the Imperium by Chris Wraight, a book in the Horus Heresy Primarchs series. Do we learn much about Valdor, or the beginnings of the Imperium? How good of a read is it? Watch to find out. Like and subscribe for plenty more Warhammer 40k and 30k book reviews. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/valdor-birth-of-the-imperium

41:: Why has nobody told me this before? A Book Review

01.01.1970 · 01:00:00 ··· 17.03.2023 · 16:30:02 ··· ···
··· ··· ··· ··· Today I review Why has nobody told me this before? by Dr. Julie Smith, a mental health self help book aimed at providing advice around general mental health problems - anxiety, depression, grief, death and more. But how good of a book is it? Is the advice useful, and does it offer anything new? Like and subscribe for more psychology and self-help book reviews, amongst much more. Read the review instead: www.spartanstoic.co.uk/post/why-has-nobody-told-me-this-before