Tag Archives: American Revolution

Book Review: The Ideological Origins Of The American Revolution

Posted on May 27, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Ideological Origins Of The American Revolution, by Bernard Bailyn In one sense, this book is not a particular surprise.  If you are familiar at all with the writings of Bernard Bailyn [1], you will have some idea of what … Continue reading →

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Book Review: To Begin The World Anew

Posted on May 11, 2017 by nathanalbright

To Begin The World Anew:  The Genius And Ambiguities Of The American Founders, by Bernard Bailyn While I cannot say that I would entirely agree with the author’s politics, especially as he shows a sense of rhetoric about the complexities … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Shawnees And The War For America

Posted on April 1, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Shawnees And The War For America, by Colin G. Calloway Why does this book exist?  To be sure, this is not a bad book, but in many ways it appears to contradict its own standards.  Towards the end of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Founding Conservatives

Posted on March 24, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Founding Conservatives:  How A Group Of Unsung Heroes Saved The American Revolution, by David Lefer I was given this book by a friend of mine who said the book made him feel rather frustrated, but I’m not sure why … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Great Declaration

Posted on December 19, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Great Declaration:  A Book For Young Americans, by Henry Steele Commager Most famous for his massive compilation of primary sources for the American Civil War The Blue And The Gray, in this short book (about 110 pages or so), … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Alexander Hamilton’s Guide To Life

Posted on November 14, 2016 by nathanalbright

Alexander Hamilton’s Guide To Life, by Jeff Wilser [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Blogging For Books/Three Rivers Press.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] I have not previously read any of the author’s other books, … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: George Washington’s Secret Six

Posted on August 11, 2016 by nathanalbright

George Washington’s Secret Six:  The Spy Ring That Saved The American Revolution, by Brian Kilmeade  Don Yaeger, read by Brian Kilmeade As someone who enjoys books about covert matters and spies [1], I was intrigued when I saw this audiobook … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Scotch-Irish: A Social History

Posted on July 23, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Scotch-Irish:  A Social History, by James G. Leyburn As someone who has a great deal of Scot-Irish in my background, which is evident in my light skin with freckles, I picked this book up as a way of reading … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Virtue, Valor, & Vanity: The Founding Fathers And The Pursuit Of Fame

Posted on February 5, 2016 by nathanalbright

Virtue, Valor, & Vanity: The Founding Fathers And The Pursuit Of Fame, by Eric Burns Those who have read the writings of the Founding Fathers have often understood that they were definitely posing for history, seeking to present their best … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts

Posted on February 3, 2016 by nathanalbright

Greeks & Romans Bearing Gifts: How The Ancients Inspired The Founding Fathers, by Car. J. Richard This is, admittedly and avowedly, a book of midbrow popular history for those who are interested in the Founding Fathers and who are interested … Continue reading →

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