Writer Tamago

...last night I learned that I need to know more about Napoleon the Third and the Second Empire. I've also been tracing down some interesting information on Marseilles. I didn't realize it was founded by Greeks and Phoenicians. Finally, I'm really, really surprised to find out how many minority languages there are in France: Breton, [...]

I have been following my New Year's Resolution religiously, which makes me happy. I have just finished two books about Napoleon. Now, a couple of brief articles about French History in general, and then I'll be really getting down to Catalan and Marseilles. Just thought I would let you all know I am still in [...]

I've been learning quite a little bit about the mad egoist, much of what will not be useable for Empty Horizon. However, it does beg the question: How did Edmond Dantes avoid conscription? Fernand was conscripted. Hell, everyone was conscripted, unless you were ill, disfigured, or could buy your way out. Or unless Dumas didn't [...]