Finally
Today, I finished Niall Ferguson’s Empire. The book traveled through five cities over four years (almost exactly), but finally, it is done.
Mini review: First half is brilliant. The second half reads like a rushed summary, and feels almost like an old, dusty, weary historian apologizing to the world about British rule, pointing out items in its defence, and generally having quite a chip on his shoulder about America. Lots of quotes, anecdotes, strange bits of trivia. Very enjoyable book.
Also, the last week of my internship begins Monday. And then, time to pack my bags, get a ticket and get on a train.
