Monthly Archives: November 2023

Book Review: Our First Civil War

Our First Civil War: Patriots And Loyalists In The American Revolution, by H.W. Brands In general, one sees that in the history of successful revolutions that those who oppose the resolution are often delegitimized in history as being, at best, … Continue reading

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Book Review: Slavery And The Civil War

Slavery And The Civil War: Rooted In Racism, by Elliott Smith Few books are as ill-equipped to tackle the thorny issue of slavery in the Civil War as this one is. This book is, by far, the least-nuanced and worst … Continue reading

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Mens Rea: Prologue

It was a Spring morning when Mr. Robert Woods got walked outside of his small home in St. Augustine, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, and realized it was already way too muggy. This was not news to him. He had lived … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Serbs

The Serbs: History, Myth & The Destruction Of Yugoslavia, by Jim Judah This particular book is a somewhat sprawling but compelling account of the history of the Serbian people and the historical and cultural memory that, cultivated by their religious … Continue reading

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