American History

Fun Facts Friday: Washington – A Life

It was announced this week that Ron Chernow’s most excellent biography of George Washington, aptly named “Washington: A Life” (book…

13 years ago

Book Review: Pox – An American History by Michael Willrich

Pox: An increasingly powerful government took on the position that the benefit of all people outweighs the problems of the…

13 years ago

Book Review: Washington – A Life by Ron Chernow

This is the kind of history book I love. Mr. Chernow tells of little known anecdotes which not only tell…

14 years ago

Book Review: James Monroe by Gary Hart

James Monroe s a short biography written by Gary Hart (US Senator, D – CO) about the 5th President of…

14 years ago

Book Review: Booth’s Sister by Jane Singer

 From what I understand, author Jane Singer used Asia Booth’s diary as her basis for this book which makes her…

14 years ago

Book Review: James Madison by Garry Wills

James Madison was a great theorist, extraordinary writer, cunning politician and an effective legislator – but as president he was…

14 years ago

Book Review: American Sphinx: The Character of Thomas Jefferson by Joseph J. Ellis

Mr. Ellis tries to explain what cannot be explained – the paradox which is Jefferson. The contradictions between Jefferson’s written…

14 years ago

Book Review: John Adams by David McCullough

John Adams, an interesting figure with a high standard of integrity, a standard which drove him all his life. His…

14 years ago

Book Review: His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis

In His Excellency: George Washington Joseph J. Ellis tries to take a man which has become a myth in his…

14 years ago

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