Advantages: very clean, value for money, excellent Disadvantages: too far from Amsterdam
Now not taking into account my 12hour journey on coach to the Hague, when we arrived at the Golden Tulip, for the price we had paid we were expecting a travel lodge of some kind, however much to our surprise the hotel looked very well presented with all glass windows at the front, looking into an exceptional reception area.
The reception had all marble floors, to the right of you you had a bar with a well spacious lounge area and to the right 4 lifts to all floors.
Considering there was a coach load of us, reception were very firendly and very quick in getting us all checked in and allocated to our rooms.
All the lifts worked to all floors and upon entering the room, it was very bright, spacious, with a king sized bed and everything that you required for your stay, hairdryer, television with sky, tea and coffe making facilities ...
Advantages: Worth reading for anyone interested in Politics or Philosophy Disadvantages: A little longwinded
The republic is a unique and slightly unusual book in terms of written presentation. The book is academic in one sense, with Plato presenting his views and opinions on governance to the reader, yet he implies a more typically fictional style to do so.
His ideas are presented through a conversation, veering on argument, where his characters talk around particular points. invariably the characters come round to Plato's (though his views are presented via Socrates) viewpoint.
In some ways it makes the republic slightly longwinded, however it is easy to read, and not to heavy so I am undecided whether I like his choice of presentation.
In terms of content, the republic is a key text for anyone interested in philosophy or politics and looks into the quest for a perfect society with perfect governance.
It is an interesting book if ...
Plato has perfected its formula and hums every night with keen return visitors. Most dishes on the menu can be ordered in small or large portions, according to your capacity or appetite, and you can choose the most appropriate from a list of five combo possibilities. Start with a soup, and then you can have two small-size dishes instead of a full main course. I go back just for the Greek-style succulent stewed lamb shank. Other appetizing (and unusual) menu dishes include ostrich tournedos.
