by Marcia
At WWTFT we have been privileged to speak with notable and learned scholars like Thomas Fleming. In our interviews, we try to extend the knowledge we’ve gained from reading their work, by asking questions about items of particular interest to …
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by Marcia
Renowned historian Thomas Fleming graciously and generously agreed to answer a few questions about his last book, The Great Divide
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by Martin
by Martin
The Earl of Dunmore, aka John Murray doesn't often get a fair hearing when reading histories of the American Revolution. Author James Corbett David does much to rectify that.
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by Marcia
This is an absorbing book that will enlighten many and shock some. Much has been written about Thomas Jefferson’s clash with Alexander Hamilton, but the differences between George Washington and Jefferson have received little attention. The Great Divide rectifies that neglect and more.
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by Martin
This book was written in 1924 by a British author named Geoffrey Callendar. It was especially interesting, coming on the heels of several other books read by this reviewer, such as To Rule The Waves, and Cochran, The Real Master and Commander.
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by Marcia
Leftist or Democrat could have been substituted for progressive in the title, but since President Obama prides himself on being a progressive it seemed the appropriate term. Whatever the appellation, this president and his party have demonstrated that despotism is …
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by Martin
When Burgoyne sent his ambitious subordinate, Brigadier General Simon Fraser after the fleeing American Army. American Major General Arthur St. Clair assigned Seth Warner to guard his retreat, and follow within a day or so behind the main force.
This book traces the ebbs and flows in the Battle of Hubbardton and looks critically at previous scholarship of the battle.
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by Martin
Best's latest Dancy adventure starts off at a measured pace with Dancy roped into helping out his friend, the dour-faced Joseph Mcallen with one last job.
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by Marcia
Neither leftists nor the media (but I repeat myself) hesitate to throw the racist/bigot stone at anyone who sets off their radar-like sensitivities. However, when it comes to this president, the system shuts down.
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