Tag Archives: European History

Book Review: Four Queens

Posted on September 30, 2014 by nathanalbright

Four Queens, The Provençal Sisters Who Ruled Europe, by Nancy Goldstone As the third book of my recent bookstore jaunt [1], this book proved to be an interesting one to read. It serves as a comparative biography of four sisters, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A New History Of Early Christianity

Posted on December 13, 2013 by nathanalbright

A New History Of Early Christianity, by Charles Freeman It is clear that the author of this book has a great interest and knowledge of the ancient world. It is also clear, from reading the book, that the author comes … Continue reading →

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Non-Book Review: Monarchs Of The Renaissance

Posted on February 27, 2013 by nathanalbright

Monarchs Of The Renaissance: The Lives and Reigns of 42 European Kings and Queens, by Philip J. Potter Some time ago, I reviewed my first book for De Re Militari, the Medieval Military History society. The book was great, giving … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ideas Of The Great Philosophers

Posted on June 28, 2012 by nathanalbright

Ideas Of The Great Philosophers, by William S. Sahakian & Mabel Lewis Sahakian This is a slim but very technical volume about the basic branches of philosophy. Some explanation of its contents ought to determine if this volume is of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Documents Of The Christian Church

Posted on March 30, 2012 by nathanalbright

Documents Of The Christian Church, selected and edited by Henry Bettenson It is clear from reading this book that Bettenson considers the Anglicans and Catholics of the utmost importance, and that he is a big supporter of the ecumenical movement … Continue reading →

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Cults Of Personality

Posted on March 4, 2012 by nathanalbright

In the course of my life, I have realized that I have quite a few ferocious sensitivities, and I have spent a fair amount of time trying to examine and understand them for what they are. One thing that tends … Continue reading →

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When I Have No Money, I Buy Food

Posted on January 7, 2012 by nathanalbright

The illegitimate son of a 15th century Dutch priest, Erasmus of Rotterdam is the source of one of my e-mail signature quotes, part of it which the title of today’s entry. The full quote is as follows: “When I have … Continue reading →

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Gravy Train

Posted on January 6, 2012 by nathanalbright

One of the fastest and surest ways to recognize when a nation or an organization or an institution has gone corrupt is when its primary concern is to preserve its own gravy train without seeking to provide any kind of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A World Lit Only By Fire

Posted on December 11, 2011 by nathanalbright

A World Lit Only By Fire: The Medieval Mind And The Renaissance: Portrait Of An Age, by William Manchester At the outset, let’s make it clear that William Manchester clearly aligns himself with the Renaissance thinkers and secular humanists, is … Continue reading →

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Yesterday Once More

Posted on December 8, 2011 by nathanalbright

In re-reading one of my favorite histories of the turbulent 16th century (review forthcoming), I became struck at the stark similarities between the general state of Western Civilization in the early 16th century and today, and I view those similarities … Continue reading →

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