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Book Review: A History Of The Azores Islands

Posted on March 14, 2023 by nathanalbright

A History Of The Azores Islands, by James H. Guill This book is one which remains interesting to read even if its comments are not likely to correspond to the present-day thoughts and feelings about European colonialism. That this does … Continue reading →

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No Fundamental Change

Posted on July 8, 2022 by nathanalbright

One of the striking aspects of the relationship between the United States and all of its territories is the stark disconnect that exists between the desire of the United States Congress for no fundamental change to happen to the territories, … Continue reading →

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Give Us American Money

Posted on July 4, 2022 by nathanalbright

In comparing Guam and the Virgin Islands, it is worth noting that the Virgin Islands are a far more commonly visited place as far as tourism is concerned than Guam is among American citizens, but Guam has a lot of … Continue reading →

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Constitutions For The Territories

Posted on May 10, 2022 by nathanalbright

One of the personal questions that I hope to gain some insight on in my upcoming trip to various American territories is the question of the way that locals seem to feel about their status within the United States. Americans … Continue reading →

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Book Review: New World, Inc

Posted on June 30, 2021 by nathanalbright

New World Inc.: The Making Of America By England’s Merchant Adventurers, by John Butman & Simon Targett While this book focuses on the New World and America in its title, it should be noted that this book is really more … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Habits Of Empire

Posted on June 12, 2021 by nathanalbright

Habits Of Empire: A History Of American Expansion, by Walter Nugent This book is an interesting one. The author seems to view empires as a bad thing, which I do not necessarily think is the case. The author notes that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Hispanic Presence In North America

Posted on March 31, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Hispanic Presence In North America From 1492 To Today, by Carlos M. Fernandez-Shaw If I am part of an ethnic group that wanted to promote itself, it would be hard to appreciate a book like this more. That is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Puerto Rico And Other Outlying Areas

Posted on March 31, 2021 by nathanalbright

Puerto Rico And Other Outlying Aras, by Michael Burgan This book is an interesting one in that it mostly focuses on Puerto Rico, even though a strong case can be made that the outlying areas of the United States deserve … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Honourable Company

Posted on February 9, 2021 by nathanalbright

The Honourable Company: A History Of The English East India Company, by John Keay This book is an interesting case of an author seeking to be fair and just to a company that has received a great deal of blame. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Inglorious Empire

Posted on February 9, 2021 by nathanalbright

Inglorious Empire: What The British Did To India, by Shashi Tharoor There is an audience for this book, but I am not a part of that audience. Although this book is not extremely long, and it is in fact an … Continue reading →

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