Reviewed by Marcia
No other group at no other time could have done what the creators of the Constitution did. Exceptional men and scoundrels not withstanding, the real greatness of the Founders was in their totality.
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Reviewed by Marcia
Rosen Publishing and Britannica have collaborated to produce some exceptional high school history books. The Early American War Series are not “dumbed down" and are historically accurate texts devoid of both cant and political bias.
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Reviewed by Marcia
Without the courage demonstrated by Truman, the bravery of the air crews and the philanthropy of an exceptional people, freedom might be only a memory today in most, if not all of Europe. Richard Reeves tells the incredible story of the Berlin Airlift.
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Reviewed by Matthew
A member of the target audience offers his perspective on a series of graphic-style biographies.
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Reviewed by Marcia
William Nester’s book explores the roots of America’s unique political culture. Readers will understand why America is not like Greece or Iran.
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Reviewed by Martin
In his new book, Michael Newton uses a different lens with which to view the revolutionary generation. Through it the reader sees what may have been missed before.
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Reviewed by Marcia
This is a brightly colored and aesthetically appealing book. It is based on the admirable premise that children should learn about America’s founding ideals.
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Reviewed by Marcia
Constitutional Illusions and Anchoring Truths is as advertized, as thought-provoking as it is a beguiling. Readers, however, are forewarned that while they will be greatly rewarded by what they learn, they also may be dismayed to find that those whose task it is to find the way to justice are sometimes in need of a moral compass.
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Reviewed by Martin
A First Rate Madness is a book written for the layman, but contains an impressive bibliography and research notes. The author clearly intends to maintain his scholarly creds, while appealing to a broader audience. In this, he succeeds. In his thesis, not so much.
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Reviewed by Martin
The Life and Character of Stephen Decatur is interesting as a reflection of the time in which it was written. It was published not long after Decatur's death, and was sufficiently popular to merit a second edition (reviewed here).
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