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TexasProgresive

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1. The answer may be that Hilton was an astute reader of the times

Reply to Kablooie (Original post)

Wed Apr 9, 2014, 07:19 AM

Apr 2014

It was hoped that the "Great War" was the war to end all wars but the industrialization of Japan and the fears that Germany would once again attempt to dominate Europe clouded the minds of many. The advances in the development of aircraft as transport and weapon platforms could easily inspire a fertile imagination in their use in a new great war.

Now here's another book on my list- I should live so long! Thanks

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Lost Horizon - mystery. [View all] Kablooie Apr 2014 OP

The answer may be that Hilton was an astute reader of the times TexasProgresive Apr 2014 #1

I love such things getting old in mke Apr 2014 #2

Regarding Japan attacking Shanghai, Curmudgeoness Apr 2014 #3

Awesome book. (Great movie by Frank Capra too.) n/t FSogol Apr 2014 #4

I read that book a few years ago, and enjoyed it. closeupready Apr 2014 #5