Tag Archives: Robert Remini

Book Review: Henry Clay: Statesman For The Union

Posted on July 17, 2018 by nathanalbright

Henry Clay:  Statesman For The Union, by Robert V. Remini This was is not a book to be read lightly.  Coming in at nearly 800 pages, this book is the first full-length biography of Henry Clay to be written in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: At The Edge Of The Precipice

Posted on July 17, 2018 by nathanalbright

At The Edge Of The Precipice:  Henry Clay And The Compromise That Saved The Union, by Robert V. Remini I suppose this book may be considered as a bit of a teaser into Remini’s voluminous work on the life and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: John Quincy Adams

Posted on June 24, 2018 by nathanalbright

John Quincy Adams, by Robert Remini For a variety of reasons, I have always been very interested in John Quincy Adams.  He is is precisely the sort of presidents that many contemporary liberals wish they had, and also someone who … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Andrew Jackson And His Indian Wars

Posted on June 23, 2018 by nathanalbright

Andrew Jackson And His Indian Wars, by Robert V. Remini At the beginning of this book, the author states that he doesn’t want to write another book about Andrew Jackson.  I can certainly sympathize with his issue, for this is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Andrew Jackson: A Biogrpahy

Posted on June 23, 2018 by nathanalbright

Andrew Jackson:  A Biography (Great Generals Series), by Robert V. Remini The late historian Robert Remini did a good job at writing about the history of the early American republic and in particular the career of Andrew Jackson [1], and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Battle Of New Orleans

Posted on June 14, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Battle Of New Orleans:  Andrew Jackson And America’s First Military Victory, by Robert V. Remini By and large I found this to be a deeply thoughtful and detailed and enjoyable read in the genre of military history of the … Continue reading →

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