From time to time I will post selected Chapters from my book. Most of you have seen Chapter Seven. I now present the opening material, Preface and Time-Line (first link), followed by Chapter One (second link). I suggest that readers follow this order. Enjoy and let me know what you think! 

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3jsW4Gy7aPaNnQ2LV9ITkpIVHM/edit

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3jsW4Gy7aPaSWhFWTZxcG1LdDg/edit

Chapter Seven, for those who missed Didier's posting:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3jsW4Gy7aPaV1lCUHFhTUNLeTQ/edit