Daily Archives: January 5, 2021

A Well-Armed Society Is A Polite Society

Posted on January 5, 2021 by nathanalbright

One of the most profound similarities between the generally antagonistic cultures of the Antebellum white South and contemporary black culture is something that is also shared with the culture of Southeast Asia that I witnessed in my time in Thailand. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Battle Of Shiloh

Posted on January 5, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Battle of Shiloh, by Joseph W. Rich The reader who takes on this book should be forewarned that it is a very pro-Grant account of the Battle of Shiloh. I do not find this objectionable in the least, in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Pittsburg Landing And The Investment Of Corinth

Posted on January 5, 2021 by nathanalbright

Pittsburg Landing And The Investment Of Corinth, by Orville James Victor This book is a particularly interesting one because it combines two elements together that are frequently viewed, if at all, in isolation. Indeed, one of the strengths of this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Story Of The Battle of Shiloh

Posted on January 5, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Story Of The Battle Of Shiloh, by Zachary Kent One of the aspects of this book that is disappointing, at least a little bit, is the way that this book chooses to allocate its limited space. This is a … Continue reading →

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