Books that weave history like a narrative, perhaps about China or other eras of the Soviet Union? Could be about any part of history, really, just want something that’s similarly informative and exciting to read by someone who doesn’t have brainworms.
the last chapter describes the 1990s with “the dance of commodities resumes”. market mysticism is one of the tells that i’m dealing with the kind of evangelistic ghast i need to keep at arm’s length. how many times have you seen a chud online lecturing someone like they’re a child about the “miracle of markets” with this creepy reverential tone?
honestly, the most lecturing i see is from liberal politicians lol. i get your point