Well, thanks (once again) to Jer Thorp (@blprnt) for recommending this book.
I have to say, I bought it knowing nothing about Albert-Laszlo Barabasi, or his writings. But, after finishing it, I have nothing but praise for this book.
How one can link disparate occurrences- historically and geographically, in such a considered manner, is fantastic. From the warring factions of the Hungarian Crusades, to the perceived terrorist activities of an individual.
This book takes you into the poisson distribution of happenings and probabilities, with Heidegger watching over it – and ends with a conclusion regarding the way we communicate and transfer money, disease and ideas.
I can highly recommend it.