Daily Archives: August 2, 2020

Wake-Up Call

Posted on August 2, 2020 by nathanalbright

For a variety of reasons, one of my favorite songs by the widely derided group Maroon 5 has been their early song “Wake Up Call.”  This particular song was a top twenty hit from their second album, “It Won’t Be … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Atlantic In Global History, 1500-2000

Posted on August 2, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Atlantic In Global History, 1500-200, edited by Jorge Cañizares-ESguerra and Erik R. Seeman As someone who has long, if informally, found myself deeply interested in matters of Atlantic history, this book was certainly one I looked forward to reading … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Dutch In The Americas 1600-1800

Posted on August 2, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Dutch In The Americas:  1600-1800, by Wim Klooster As a fond student of Atlantic history, there is a great deal that I enjoy about a work like this one.  This is the sort of book that not only contains … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The French Revolution: Aristocrats Versus Bourgeois?

Posted on August 2, 2020 by nathanalbright

The French Revolution:  Aristocrats Versus Bourgeois?, by T.C.W. Blanning The most unfortunate aspect of this generally intriguing and worthwhile book is the fact that the author’s desire to debunk various Marxist historical claims about the French Revolution seems to require … Continue reading →

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