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- Book Review - Homeland Insecurity by Steven Fox by Ronald Standerfer
It was a period of American history when the most cherished and basic human rights of our society were trampled, suspended, or ignored altogether --- a time of profiling, FBI bungling, military commissions, secret arrests, suspension of due process and habeas corpus, deportation, extraordinary rendition, second class citizenship and other forms of harassment --- all in the name of homeland security during a war being fought overseas. Sounds very familiar doesn't it? - Book Review of 19,000 Years of World History by Kelley Lang
The book 19,000 Years of World History by Prithviraj R is an exceptional book filled with knowledge. I cannot believe all of the research the author had to do to put this truly amazing book together. - Tears in the Darkness Written by Michael Norman and Elizabeth M Norman by Cy Hilterman
The "Bataan Death March" during WWII in the Philippines was one of the most deadly and brutal excursions mandated by any enemy. The Japanese captured this area shortly after the beginning of WWII, which started when Japan destroyed Pearl Harbor in the Pacific. This scenario is captured through the eyes of those that lived it and the records they had kept. - Tiger Tank Vs T-34 Tank - Battle of Kursk Book Review - "The Last Citadel" by Bill Snyder
The mighty Tiger tank...Hitler's super weapon of the battlefield. So superior to all other tanks of the enemy that the Battle of Kursk was delayed to allow the Tiger 1 to spearhead the attack that would drive the Russians back and bring victory to the Germans on the eastern front...or so they hoped. "The Last Citadel" by David L Robbins is a fictional novel based on this premise and this is my review. - Book Review of the Proliferation of Bio, Chemical, High Tech, and Nuclear Weapons by Lance Winslow
We sure hear a lot of condemnation of the United States from the World Media, Al Jazeera, and in all the nations which own their own media; state-sponsored media that is. Generally, any nation that is less than stellar with human rights, enjoys America Bashing. Indeed, many believe this is because the USA has not been diplomatically as kind as they'd hoped giving out money, gifts, donations, and free-aid. - A F4U Corsair, a P-39 Airacobra, and Sinclair Lewis by Wayne Harding
In the summer of 1947, a mysterious pilot of a P-39 Airacobra challenges the author's F4U Corsair to showcase his skills in the air. Meeting later on the ground leads to other adventures. - Book Review - "The Fate of Africa" by Martin Meredith by Rachel Stoll
Today's African nations were greatly shaped by the the post-colonial experience of the African continent. Even fifty years after independence, complex issues and overriding themes of Afro-Marxism, independence, nationalism, and big man rule remain prevalent and pervasive. - Reasons Why Even Intelligent Germans Bought Into Nazism by Douglas Cobb
Think of Nazism, and you generally think of brutal, mindless racist thugs. But, not all Nazis were dumb brutes - some were highly educated intellectuals, which makes in some ways their involvement in the Holocaust even worse. Why would otherwise intelligent human beings buy into Nazism and the wholesale death of millions? Check out Murderous Intellectuals by Jonathan Maxwell to find out! - Stories of Faith and Courage From World War II Battlefields & Blessings, by Larkin Spivey by Richard R Blake
Larkin Spivey has captured the essence of the intent of the "Battlefields & Blessings" series in this masterpiece of historical significance and devotional excellence. "Stories of Faith and Courage from World War II" is packed with patriotism in the midst of battle and is filled with rich poignant inspiring stories. Spivey's years of experience as an officer in the Marine Corps, his training and a long time professional interest in military history provide him with the insight, credentials, and a wealth of detailed background - Captivating Throne of Passion - Juana La Loca by Lynn Henriksen
Juana's courage, strength, and passion amazed me as The Last Queen came of age so vividly under C.W. Gortner's admirable pen. This historical novel is fraught with crushing battles of power and chilling intrigue throughout the courts of her parents, Isabel of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon, and of her husband, Philip of Flanders, as the Infanta of Spain attempts to take her rightful place on the thrown she inherited from her mother. My soul was struck as I witnessed, through Gortner's well paced story, the agony Juana endured as her faithless husband raped her night after night, as she was forced to leave her first born behind in Flanders and another child taken from her breast by her father to raise as his own, and as she ultimately succumbed to the captivity that often befell women of royalty in those times. - The Burning Land - The New Bernard Cornwell Book by Jon Hunter
The Burning Land the new Book form Bernard Cornwell author of the Sharpe series of books is out on the 1st of October in the UK. His previous novel 'Azincourt' sold well entering the New York Times list at number 4, and stayed there for a number of weeks, Azincourt was reported to sell over 100,000 copies in the UK in its first month since publication. - Book Review - "Imperium" by Ryszard Kapuscinski by Rachel Stoll
Recommended by a friend in my graduate program in Portland, Ryszard Kapuscinski's Imperium stands apart as an amazing piece of journalistic history of the former Soviet Union. For those interested in the realities of the different republics of the Soviet Union from the late 1930s to the early 1990s, this is one of the best books I have had the pleasure of reading. - Review - Dr Mary's Monkey by Paul Lappen
This book gives a very different view of recent American history. It is extremely highly recommended. - Book Review - "Voices From Chernobyl" by Svetlana Alexievich by Rachel Stoll
The fire and subsequent disaster in Chernobyl on April 26, 1986, was one of the largest nuclear disasters of all time. Located in the Ukraine, which was then a part of the Soviet Union, the Chernobyl incident was mismanaged and covered up by a weakening government. Svetlana Alexievich's Voices from Chernobyl: The Oral History of a Nuclear Disaster (translated by Keith Gessen) is a collection of stories and memories that are equal parts history and horror. - Book Review of Jaswant Singh's "Jinnah, India, Partition, Independence" by Madan G Singh
Jaswant Singh's latest book on Jinnah and partition of India is a well written and scholarly work. Jawant writes against the general grain of Hindu thought that Jinnah was a villain. He brings out the fact that Jinnah was a secular individual who was driven by the Hindu leaders of the Congress to become a sole spokesperson of the Indian Muslims. The book is an attempt to rationalize the role of Jinnah in the partition of the country. - Reflection Of Renaissance In Marlow's Dr Faustus by Pushpita Ghosh
The term Renaissance means "rebirth" or "reawakening". This term was widely spread all over the "Dark Age". The wave of Renaissance started in Italy during 14th Century. Gradually the huge wave came towards Europe and England. Renaissance created a storm in each and every field of human lives. - Types of Gladiators by Eli Demirova Rizova
Different gladiators specialized in different weapons and tactics and have different armours. According to the weapons they use, there were several types (classes)of gladiators. The Samnites fought with a short sword, a rectangular shield, a sallet, an arm prorector on the right arm and a greave on the left leg. - Want to Learn Some History - Like to Read? by Lance Winslow
We all know that we cannot believe everything in our High School History books as gospel, in fact, the we seem to change our history ever 10-20 years just to make it jive with what we want kids to be like when they grow up. Even the History Channel, which is a great way to teach kids, yes, and adults history, is not perfect. So, how can we get a better sense of it all you ask? - By Permission of Heaven - The True Story of the Great Fire of London by Adrian Tinniswood by Alan G. Scott
Adrian Tinniswood's re-telling of the Great Fire of London in 1666 is an exciting read for enthusiasts of Restoration England. However after the author chronicles the events of the conflagration, the book drags. - Beyond Vietnam - A Time to Break Silence - Analysis! by Joseph Spence, Sr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered a speech entitled, "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break The Silence," in New York City on April 4, 1967. He stirred the souls in the audience. He made numerous points during the speech which many took to heart. His speech is longed remembered by many. - The Scottish Throne Reclaimed - Bo MacCreery's Masterful Retelling of an Ancient Tale by Ronald Standerfer
Bo Macreery, the author of the novel "Why We Don't Kill Spiders," is one of those rare writers who can pull a long forgotten period of history off a dusty book shelf and breathe fresh, new life into it; turning it into a rich and vibrant tale that resonates with the world we live in today. "Why We Don't Kill Spiders" chronicles the heroic efforts of Robert the Bruce to achieve Scottish independence through a series of battles; culminating in his victory over King Edward II of England at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. - Which is the Real Vlad Dracula Castle? by Aurel Danescu
Most of the people know that Bran Castle, close to Brasov town in Romania, is the "Dracula's Castle". But which is the historical truth? Which is the real castle of Dracula? And where is it? Here is where you can find the story of the mysterious real Dracula's castle. - Review of the Colonial Heritage of Latin America by Barbara and Stanley Stein by Zachary Parker
"The English had been the major factor in the destruction of Iberian imperialism; on its ruins they erected the informal imperialism of free trade and investment." (155) In this statement, buried late in Barbara and Stanley Stein's micro-tome on the economic dependence of both Spain and its new-world colonies through the last few centuries, sums up what the pair prodigiously expound. Anything but terse, the Steins move with thorough inspection; from pre-colonial economic webs and hierarchical constraints that existed in Europe that framed the manner in which the Spanish and Portuguese would carry out their affairs across the Atlantic. - The Secret Speech by Tom Rob Smith Book Review by Erika Ayala
The Secret Speech by Tom Rob Smith is a historical yet very intense and exciting novel. Another masterpiece Tom Rob Smith was published since Child 44. The setting of the story is on Soviet Grounds in 1956. During this war era between the government and the civilians, everyone had seen the terror of the effect of government taking over the whole society. - AA 1025 Memoirs of an Anti Apostle - A Book Review by Joseph Conigliaro
World War II brought the Catholic Church into conflict with the Germany and the Soviet Union. Once again the battle between good and evil was waged, But this time the devil found a chink in the Catholic Church's armor. This story of a spy's efforts to destroy the Catholic Church will leave you speechless. - The Shenandoah Spy Begins Exciting Civil War Series! by Glenda Bixler
Belle was a true Southerner but she was not the typical "belle" as we think of most women of the south. True, she might have worn the big-hooped gowns, learned how to flirt with gentlemen as part of her training, and had her first "season" in Washington with the intent to find a suitable husband. - Eclipse - Compelling Drama is a Must-Read! by Glenda Bixler
This may be one of the most important books you read this year. Richard North Patterson's latest novel is a compelling drama that will leave readers stunned. The novel is based upon the life of human rights activist Ken Saro-Wiwa who was hanged in Nigeria fifteen years ago. - The Day the Falls Stood Still Written by Cathy Marie Buchanan by Cy Hilterman
As a person that has made many trips to Niagara Falls during my years, I especially looked forward to reading this book. I was not disappointed. Cathy Buchanan has written a lovely love story combined with some of the many historical occurrences in the Niagara Falls area. While the main characters in the story are fictional their deeds are very closely aligned with true history. - A Distinctive and Distinguished Literary Profile - Paving Toni Morrison's Way in American Letters by Arthur Smith
Toni Morrison is one of the most renowned black writers from the United States of America with numerous honors to her credit. She made her debut as a novelist in 1970 and soon gained the attention of both critics and a wider audience for her epic themes, her unerring ear for vividly expressive dialogue fusing the rhythms of African American speech patterns and music with other literary influences thus creating an entirely new discourse, and her poetically-charged and richly-expressive depictions of Black American life and experience through richly detailed portrayals of black characters. - The Saint and the Fasting Girl by Anna Richenda by Gail Pruszkowski
"The Saint and the Fasting Girl" by Anna Richenda took me by surprise. It's historical fiction, a genre I don't normally read, but the story and the strength of the writing hooked me immediately. I could not put it down.
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