Daily Archives: August 23, 2023

Stealth Cultural Conquests

Posted on August 23, 2023 by nathanalbright

Some conquests are obvious. When the United States defeated Mexico in 1848 and stayed in their capital until someone could be found to sign the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, it was obvious a conquest had happened. When the Normans defeated … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Kingfisher Atlas Of Exploration & Empires

Posted on August 23, 2023 by nathanalbright

The Kingfisher Atlas Of Exploration & Empires: A Pictorial Guide to The Great Age Of Discovery–From AD 1450 to 1800, by Simon Adams, Illustrated by Mark Bergin It is important in reading a book like this to appreciate who the … Continue reading →

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