Wellread111's reviews

Some interesting material is offered for reviewing including multiple photographic data and approximated maps of territories first discovered. Some certain errors in placing times of origination of particular nations (or ethnic states) is incorrect: Such as Russian states and its roots, which took place in Twelve Century and not in 15th or 16th. Kiev had become a large and mighty city-state and was therefore a first Capital to Russia. Also, to prove the point, Tartar-Mongol yoke stomped and ruled Russia from early 13th for almost three Centuries, then was fought and defitted by Russian Army. Another inaccuracy is where the authors depict the history of the loss of Napoleon army in Russia during the war between the two states: Moscow didn't "catch" the fire, it was intentionally Set on Fire to give nothing to enemy and for that loss save the rest of Country of Russia. Lastly- it's unfortunate, that those who compiled this overall interesting tom, allowed themselves to bring in their own opinions and judgment of political nature, especially to later years in America. They should certainly refrained from those ! Overall, it's an interesting read, but one should seek other similar literature to enjoy.

The collection of essays by Ivan Bunin concentrates on era of pre- and after Russian Proletariat revolution, orchestrated by Vladimir Lenin from abroad. Which abolished all the Churches and other institutions of Faith and punished their members and preachers severely (including by torture and death). That movement unfortunately continued when Stalin came to power. Speech against current power was prosecuted as well. People were encouraged (by NKVD and KGB) to tell on their neighbors, artists, known writers, even their own close relatives in order to save their own lives... Bunin's interpretation of this time is sure pityful and not worth his ability to write as a true artist... This book is written in Russian Language. And is for Russian audience in their 60's and older, only. I do not recommend it. Even though, I am at the appropriate age and am from Russia.

Excellent book by a doctor-pediatrician, who is herself a mother of 3... Practical and inspiring guide ! I highly recommend it !

While I enjoyed the photos of jewelry of Faberge in this Album, I couldn't help but miss the main and most important facts about the Family of Faberge(s): Starting with their French father Gustav Faberge who arrived to Estonia (in early 19-th Century part of Imperial Russia) to continue his art as a fine jeweler. When he retired, his educated and also a fine jewelry master-craftsman, son Carl continues his Father's tradition and later on becomes the owner of the shop. Carl creates most divine pieces of jewelry for Czar Nikolai and his wife. Among them-most importantly, the Easter Eggs, that became a tradition for Czar's Family for many years to come... Carl Faberge had never been "the administrator" or a sales person as this book claims. ... It is also very frustrating that after revolution of 1917, new godless government sold Czar's priceless art objects for almost nothing to reach foreigners around the World, instead of keeping it in St. Petersburg and/or Moscow and treasure it forever .

My true rating would be 3.75 **** there were some new (for me) financial facts in Mr. Carson life, such as his buying mansions for his wives, who, perhaps with the exception of his first wife, became interested in marriage with the star of the late night show not purely because of sincere love for him (or his craft), but because his generosity with money... The author himself didn't know the subject of his book closely, at all...which he acknowledges, but instead he introduces us to many recollections of those who knew johnny close. And some of those are interesting... I gave this material these many stars because of following reasons: author didn't know his subject closely, language of the book often is slang (theatrical or movie jargon) not readily understandable to public and repetitive many a time. But at the same token, it is written in a mellow, not aggressive tone, and with many good quality photographs, that "talk". I would recommend the book, along with another one written by Ed McMahon.