Monthly Archives: October 2020

Book Review: O’Brien Pocket History Of Ireland

Posted on October 24, 2020 by nathanalbright

O’Brien Pocket History Of Ireland, by Breandan O hEithir When you are writing a small book about Irish history or any other subject, it makes sense to ponder the extent to which one’s coverage is going to be biased by … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Malachy McCourt’s History Of Ireland

Posted on October 24, 2020 by nathanalbright

Malachy McCourt’s History Of Ireland, by Malachy McCourt Ultimately, this book is hindered by the fact that it is not really a historical work so much as it is someone’s thoughts and stories told in a generally but not necessarily … Continue reading →

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On The Divine Providence Of Plague

Posted on October 23, 2020 by nathanalbright

In 2020, it seems appropriate that we should reflect upon the divine providence of plague as it relates to the fate of people and nations. As might be imagined, these are matters that cut multiple ways, and sometimes plague is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Of Plymouth Plantation

Posted on October 23, 2020 by nathanalbright

Of Plymouth Plantation: Bradford’s History Of The Plymouth Settlement 1608-1650, by William Bradford This book is a vitally important book to read when it comes to understanding the self-perception of American settlers of New England during the key period when … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 1621: A New Look At Thanksgiving

Posted on October 23, 2020 by nathanalbright

1621: A New Look At Thanksgiving, by Catherine O’Neill Grace and Margaret M. Bruchac with Pilmoth Plantation, photographs by Sisse Brimberg and Cotton Coulson Revisionist historians have always had a problem with the Thanksgiving story. Given the wide gulf between … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mayflower: A Story Of Courage, Community, And War

Posted on October 23, 2020 by nathanalbright

Mayflower: A Story Of Courage, Community, And War, by Nathaniel Philbrick Sometimes the familiarity of a story can blind us to its quality and character, and such is the story of the Mayflower. The author apparently wanted to write a … Continue reading →

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Another Day, Another Dollar, Another War

Posted on October 22, 2020 by nathanalbright

I often find it amusing when the same problems manifest themselves over and over again. As I have often noted, communication is a particularly Nathanish problem, but it is not only a problem for me personally, but also a problem … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Battle For The Falklands

Posted on October 22, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Battle For The Falklands, by Max Hastings and Simon Jenkins If this book is the most thorough book I have ever read on the Falklands war and on the lack of decisiveness regarding how it was fought and how … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Bradt: Falkland Islands

Posted on October 22, 2020 by nathanalbright

Bradt:  Falkland Islands, by Will Wagstaff Admittedly, my interest in the Falklands Islands and its history [1] is probably unusual.  Still, given that this book exists, and is in my local library, it cannot be such an unusual interest that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Bleaker House

Posted on October 22, 2020 by nathanalbright

Bleaker House:  Chasing My Novel To The End Of The World, by Nell Stevens Any fool can make a book–this book is evidence of that, as long as one has the right agent and editor who can piece together fragments … Continue reading →

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