US History

Book Review: Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris

Politics and policy took front and center in Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris, which was interesting, but Mr. Roosevelt’s life…

2 years ago

Audiobook Review: The Jewish World of Alexander Hamilton by Andrew Porwanche

The author’s conclusion is that Hamilton has been, most likely, was born and raised Jewish, dispel assumptions about Hamilton’s childhood…

2 years ago

Book Review: The Divider Peter Baker and Susan Glasser

A compelling narrative of an administration steeped in non-stop scandal, much of it its own doing. Touching almost every headline…

2 years ago

Book Review: The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris

This was a fascinating book, and certainly intensively researched. Mr. Morris’ narrative is very readable, it is obvious he is…

2 years ago

Book Review: The Unexpected President by Scott S. Greenberger

I enjoyed The Unexpected President, despite the lack of documents left to us by Arthur. He destroyed all his papers…

2 years ago

Book Review: The Sewing Girl’s Tale by John Wood Sweet

This is a powerful book, it starts a bit slowly but picks up soon after, and is certainly difficult to…

2 years ago

Bookish Field Trip: Teddy Roosevelt’s Home & Library

Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was a self-proclaimed “book lover” throughout his life. His library and…

2 years ago

Book Review: The Taking of Jemima Boone by Matthew Pearl

The Taking of Jemima Boone tells of how the kidnapping of Jemima Boone, daughter of Daniel Boone, by Native Americans,…

3 years ago

Book Review: Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis

The author follows Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, John Adams, and of course, George Washington.

3 years ago

Book Review: A Shot in the Moonlight by Ben Montgomery

A freed slave, George Dinning, an honest, hardworking family man by all accounts. Mr. Dinning lives in Kentucky, the Jim…

3 years ago

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