I'm a 5th year here and currently studying abroad. I just got back from Rome and Brussels where, in Rome I saw a lot of history and in Brussels experienced a lot of international affairs. I'm a Finance major but was majoring in International Studies before I switched. I was wondering if you could give me some books to start reading. I'll describe what I'm looking for.
I have one year left here at A&M and most of the time it has been busy with school and organizations. However, I'm done with organizations as of August and not many hours of school to go. I'm preparing (hopefully) to enter into the military as an officer after I graduate May 2009. I'm looking for some books regarding ancient classic history (Thucydides? Herodotus?) to later and more recent foreign affairs (Machiavelli? Hobbes?). I know a little bit but just need to know where to start. I just picked up "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu and have been slowly going through that taking notes, so maybe that will help out. I also just finished "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Luttrell and "Beyond Band of Brothers" by Major Dick Winters which are helping motivate me to work even harder towards OCS. Anything else to help out a potential future military officer would be appreciated.
Thanks guys.
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I have one year left here at A&M and most of the time it has been busy with school and organizations. However, I'm done with organizations as of August and not many hours of school to go. I'm preparing (hopefully) to enter into the military as an officer after I graduate May 2009. I'm looking for some books regarding ancient classic history (Thucydides? Herodotus?) to later and more recent foreign affairs (Machiavelli? Hobbes?). I know a little bit but just need to know where to start. I just picked up "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu and have been slowly going through that taking notes, so maybe that will help out. I also just finished "Lone Survivor" by Marcus Luttrell and "Beyond Band of Brothers" by Major Dick Winters which are helping motivate me to work even harder towards OCS. Anything else to help out a potential future military officer would be appreciated.
Thanks guys.
*...post softly but carry a big stick...*
Rec, AO Board
Specialize in nothing, excel in everything
www.crossfit.com
www.crossfitatm.com