The 860K is a great CPU for its price/performance. It has the 4 cores, which are faster than the the FX 4300. You will be very happy with your gaming results with paired with a R9 270X.
If you can afford it then go for it.
I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.