Tag Archives: European History

Book Review: The War That Ended Peace

Posted on September 6, 2019 by nathanalbright

The War That Ended Peace:  The Road To 1914, by Margaret MacMillan If reading about the way that Europe stumbled through the beginning of the 20th century and finally found itself involved in the horrors of World War I is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Dawn Of The Middle Ages

Posted on December 17, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Dawn Of The Middle Ages, by Michael Grant By and large, I have become familiar with Michael Grant through his writings relating to ancient and early medieval history [1], especially as they relate to art and culture, and for … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ancestral Journeys

Posted on April 6, 2018 by nathanalbright

Ancestral Journeys:  The Peopling Of Europe From The First Venturers To The Vikings, by Jean Manco As I was reading this book I was a bit unsure of what to think and how to feel about it.  I am certainly … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Historical Atlas Of Central Europe

Posted on November 24, 2017 by nathanalbright

Historical Atlas Of Central Europe, by Paul Robert Magocsi Most people would not think to read an atlas like this one, but this is a book of which it has been said on one of the blurbs on the back … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Cyclist Who Went Out In The Cold

Posted on September 15, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Cyclist Who Went Out In The Cold:  Adventures Riding The Iron Curtain, by Tim Moore Having read a considerable body of work from the author at this point [1], I have to say that this is the finest book … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The United States Of Europe

Posted on May 28, 2017 by nathanalbright

The United States Of Europe:  The New Superpower And The End Of American Supremacy, by T.R. Reid A friend of mine with questionable taste in books [1] had borrowed this book from another mutual friend and loaned it on to … Continue reading →

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Medieval Management By Wandering Around

Posted on July 25, 2016 by nathanalbright

Largely because there is a widespread chronological prejudice and a lack of historical awareness on the part of many management theorists, Management By Walking Around is thought as a contemporary phenomenon.  Yet management by walking around is an exceedingly old … Continue reading →

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Non-Book Review: Wellington’s Hidden Heroes

Posted on June 4, 2016 by nathanalbright

Wellington’s Hidden Heroes: The Dutch And The Belgians At Waterloo, by Veronica Baker-Smith Admittedly, my reading about the Napoleonic Wars is not as deep or as broad as my reading of most 19th century history. Nevertheless, when I had completed … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Bronze Age America

Posted on November 17, 2015 by nathanalbright

Bronze Age America, by Barry Fell Often, as is the case with this book, my prolific reading habits draw attention from friends and acquaintances and they wish for me to read a book and record my thoughts on it. As … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Fall Of Rome And The End Of Civilization

Posted on July 16, 2015 by nathanalbright

The Fall Of Rome And The End Of Civilization, by Bryan Ward-Perkins Although this book is fairly short, coming in at about 180 pages of reading material and a lot of meticulous footnotes, it packs a pretty serious impact for … Continue reading →

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