Sunday 3 November 2013

Paying it Forward!



Now this is a post that is long overdue and must be righted immediately!  This book, 'Mithridates the Great', by Philip Matyzak is available to anyone that is interested, but the recipient must be prepared to 'Pay it Forward' once they have finished with it.  This charming idea, with regards to the book, was started when Ian of 'The Blog with no Name' offered up his prize from Seb's 'Back to the Minis' blog   giveaway!  The only provision is that after you have read the book you then either do a blog giveaway for it (if you have one) or simply pass it on to someone else you know with the idea that they do the same. Think of it as a 'Blogging' lending library doing the rounds and enriching as many people as possible!

Ian wrote of the book,

"I really enjoyed the read and learnt about a character I knew nothing about. The book is well written though Philip Matyszak trys a little too hard to be slick and funny, not a normal style for military history but on the whole it works for him.

At 168 pages of written text it romps along and I was soon finished. A few possible battles to wargame if desired and it's worth reading if only for the end. 

So it's a good general read and even better for those who have an interest in this period of war. If your not really interested in the period it still would be a good read, the style and length of the writing making it a quick read that maintains the readers interest."

I have to say that I wholeheartedly concur with him, as not an aficionado of the historical tome, my well documented short attention span preferring the more lighthearted jaunts of MacDonald Fraser for example, successfully navigated this with ease and jolly glad I was too!

If you want to be included in the draw and are happy to abide by the principles of 'Paying it Forward' when you have completed the book, then leave a comment below.  The draw will be held on Sunday 17th November.

18 comments:

  1. I really like the film "Pay it forward" it is a brilliant concept and one I fully agree with. Remember if you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.

    I have far too much to read already but I do so hope that who ever borrows it enjoys it.

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  2. What a great idea! I to have a mahoosive list of stuff to read as well. Enjoy it whoever the lucky person is!

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  3. Good idea. Maybe everyone who gets hold of it could add thier Name and the Dates it was in thier possesion..it would add some sort of "extra" history to it.

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    1. That's exactly what happened. I added Seb in with his blog, then mine and I think Michael also had this in mind.

      Ian

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  4. Why not indeed? Count me in.

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  5. Glad you enjoyed it Michael, real happy it is continuing

    Ian

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  6. Maybe the start of a new reading chain.

    Nice read to whomever will win. It is a really good book.

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  7. This sounds like a brilliant idea, I'm in. I'm also a big crusader for getting people to read in general.

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  8. I just got this in e-book format a couple of months ago. A good read, and one which focuses on an oft-neglected figure of the Classical world.

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  9. I think the whole concept of "Pay it Forward"

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  10. Excellent news, it looks like we have a few takers for the scheme. There will be a couple of reminders and then the big draw on November 17th.

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  11. Great idea! But please don't count me in for the draw Michael. I still have so many books to read, that I can't have another one. And this one is in English, so it would take me ages to finish it.

    Greetings
    Peter

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