Reviewed by James D. Best
Nathaniel Philbrick's book on Custer's last stand is well-researched and very readable. This would be a great book to read prior to visiting the battlefield and taking the driving tour at the Little Big Horn.
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Reviewed by Martin
Willard Sterne Randall's new biography, Ethan Allen: His Life and Times, is fascinating not only for the connections that the author brings forward, the background information on the effect of various religious movements, the insights into the Revolution itself, but most of all for telling the story of a most interesting American icon.
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Reviewed by Marcia
While Britannica's two book set on Western Ethics and Thinkers provides a great deal more than high school students are likely to learn in college, the authors attempt to do double duty, first to provide surveys of the history of Western ethics and thinkers and second to satisfy prevailing trends in education.
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Reviewed by Marcia
While all three volumes of Britannica's Separation of Powers series do a credible job of explaining the evolution of each branch of government, the treatment of individual jurists, legislators, and executives is not always even handed. Many of the discussions display a subtle, but discernible lack of objectivity.
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Reviewed by Martin
PBS produced and excellent documentary on the War of 1812 last month. This companion book adds interest and provides still more color on this oft-forgotten war.
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Reviewed by Martin
Murder at Thumb Butte is another great western by James Best. This one takes place right here in Arizona. Best weaves historic people and places seamlessly into his story and leaves you waiting eagerly for the next installment.
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Reviewed by Marcia
William Fowler’s American Crisis describes a period neglected by most historians. Contrary to popular perception, the struggle for freedom came very close to being lost during the two years after Yorktown. Readers will find this book absorbing and difficult to put down.
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Reviewed by Martin
If you find yourself stuck on an airplane, Jim's book Leadville will make time "fly" too! Leadville is a fast-paced, straight-at-you yarn, packed with great dialog, interesting characters and fun plot twists.
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Reviewed by Marcia
Richard Neuhaus's, The Naked Public Square has greater relevance now than when it was published 27 years ago. The author forecast our reality: rule by experts and the ever-growing bureaucratic state.
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Reviewed by Martin
Lissa Warren is one of the best publicists in the business, and she's written a book on what it takes to make a book successful. As a source of many of the books we've reviewed here at WWTFT, we thought it only fair to review hers!
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