Monthly Archives: September 2023

Book Review: Robert E. Lee

Posted on September 21, 2023 by nathanalbright

Robert E. Lee: The Story Of The Great Confederate General, by Terry Collins, illustrated by Christian Mallea If you were constructing a minimal book of Robert E. Lee, in which you included only the smallest amount of material you could … Continue reading →

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The Talking Man

Posted on September 20, 2023 by nathanalbright

A few years ago, a small child labeled as the talking man. I found this to be mildly amusing, because while it is true that I do talk a lot, I am hardly unusual in so doing. It puzzled me … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Robert E. Lee: A Life

Posted on September 20, 2023 by nathanalbright

Robert E. Lee: A Life, by Allen C. Guelzo This book does not really have a good enough reason to exist, at least if its introduction is to be believed. The author claims, at the outset of this book, that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The American Slave Coast: A History Of The Slave-Breeding Industry

Posted on September 19, 2023 by nathanalbright

The American Slave Coast: A History Of The Slave-Breeding Industry, by Ned and Constance Sublette There seems to be a mistaken assumption among many writers about slavery that the historically minded contemporary person looks with horror at the thought that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Stain Upon The Sea

Posted on September 18, 2023 by nathanalbright

A Stain Upon The Sea: West Coast Salmon Farming, by various authors I must admit that I am no particular expert in salmon aquiculture. It must also be admitted that this particular book is no great friend to the endeavor … Continue reading →

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Towards A General Framework Of Basin History

Posted on September 17, 2023 by nathanalbright

I recently read a book that purported to be a Pacific Ocean-based historical work of the West Coast of the United States that was written in contrast to the generally European-focused and Anglophile works of Atlantic history written by Bernard … Continue reading →

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Book Review: History Of The Wars (1721-1738)

Posted on September 17, 2023 by nathanalbright

History Of The Wars (1721-1738) by Abraham of Erevan This book, surprisingly enough, is almost the only primary source that is available in Western historical sources about the complicated conflicts that precipitated and followed the catastrophic fall of the Safavid … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Leipzig 1813

Posted on September 16, 2023 by nathanalbright

Leipzig 1813: The Battle Of The Nations, by Peter Hofshroer The Leipzig campaign of 1813 marks a decisive turning point in Napoleon’s fortunes as a general. While the invasion of Russia in 1812 was a disaster and French recruits were … Continue reading →

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Fancy

Posted on September 15, 2023 by nathanalbright

Why would a mother name her daughter Fancy? I have heard some strange names for children in my time, to be sure, but Fancy is not one of them. I want to stick a pin in this question because I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Seeing Like A State

Posted on September 15, 2023 by nathanalbright

Seeing Like A State: How Certain Schemes To Improve The Human Condition Have Failed, by James. C. Scott If you are familiar with the author’s work at all as I am or have read or engaged in anything that resembles … Continue reading →

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