The Gallic Wars by Caesar
Twelve Against the Gods by Bolitho
Genghis Khan by Weatherford
Stalin: Court of the Red Czar by Montefiore (If you want some real nightmares)
The first one on the list will take a while to get through, but is very much worthwhile. Admittedly, this is a list that appeals to those who think about Rome every day.
I hope someone makes an audiobook of The Encyclopedia of Military History by Dupuy and The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World by Creasy.
Question: Do you prefer listen to books over reading?
Elon: Reading is way faster, but audiobooks are great for falling asleep to

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No King James Bible on the list. And people think he’s intelligent?
Maybe he assumes every well read person has already read the Bible. Why are you SO negative about Elon Musk?