Gilles Martin-Chauffier
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- Kanoninen nimi
- Martin-Chauffier, Gilles
- Virallinen nimi
- Martin, Gilles
- Muut nimet
- Hemsay, Gilles (Pseudonyme)
- Syntymäaika
- 1954-08-12
- Sukupuoli
- male
- Kansalaisuus
- France
- Maa (karttaa varten)
- France
- Syntymäpaikka
- Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, Île-de-France, France
- Koulutus
- Université Columbia (MBA Non terminé 19 80)
Ecole supérieure de commerce de Paris, France (ESCP)
Collège Saint-Jean de Passy, Paris, France (| 19 72) - Ammatit
- Journaliste
Ecrivain - Organisaatiot
- Paris Match, Magazine (Reporter, 19 80 puis rédacteur en chef)
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Kirja-arvosteluja
Palkinnot
Tilastot
- Teokset
- 11
- Jäseniä
- 48
- Suosituimmuussija
- #325,720
- Arvio (tähdet)
- 2.7
- Kirja-arvosteluja
- 2
- ISBN:t
- 18
To wrap everything up, I must admit I partially wrote this review in order to see if I can come to closer terms with my own reactions to the book. I haven't. I still find it impossible to decide how many 'stars' this book deserves. At its best, it leaves an imprint of an entire era; while in its worst moments, it oversimplifies things to a criminal degree. I generally do not love works that I consider to be 'uneven' (especially movies), and not every chapter in this book was created equal. If, by reading this review, you feel that you like some of the elements mentioned and would like to go through it, go ahead. But, if you are the kind of person who is overly stringent in their assessment and cannot endure even ONE tidbit of gossip or unproven implications (e.g. the author implies that Suleiman the Magnificent had a lifelong gay affair with his best friend, Pargali Ibrahim Pasha and that Suleiman's wife, Hurrem, was not concerned over the appointment of Rustem Pasha (and her right hand) as Grand Vizier, because Rustem was ugly and she thought there was no way Suleiman will want to fuck him), then stay away. I can only say that i DO NOT regret reading this book - but it does not hold a handle to far more researched books like Norwich's Byzantium series. Then again, many people love to get a glimpse, a sniff, a whiff of a culture, lightly, and for those this will be a good read.… (lisätietoja)