Daily Archives: February 7, 2020

Saber Fazer

Posted on February 7, 2020 by nathanalbright

What does it mean to be able to do something?  I spoke recently about the question of ablism and disablism and how it is that discussions of ability and assumptions about ability currently play off of different senses of ability … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The British Are Coming

Posted on February 7, 2020 by nathanalbright

The British Are Coming:  The War For America, Lexington To Princeton, 1775-1777 (The Revolution Trilogy #1), by Rick Atkinson The reading experience of this book was an odd one for me.  On the one hand, this book is a competently … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Igniting The American Revolution: 1773-1775

Posted on February 7, 2020 by nathanalbright

Igniting The American Revolution:  1773-1775, by Derek W. Beck It can be a compelling thing to read about how a war starts, especially one that is not particularly wanted by either side.  Intriguingly enough, this war started in a fashion … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lexington And Concord

Posted on February 7, 2020 by nathanalbright

Lexington And Concord:  The Battle Heard Round The World, by George C. Daughan It is noteworthy and laudable that the author expresses and generally fulfills a desire to be even-handed in his treatment of the battles of Lexington and Concord.  … Continue reading →

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