2013 – 01 - Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun: Hernando de Soto and the South's Ancient Chiefdoms. Charles Hudson. 1997. 561 pages.
Excellent book2013 – 01 - Knights of Spain, Warriors of the Sun: Hernando de Soto and the South's Ancient Chiefdoms. Charles Hudson. 1997. 561 pages.
Excellent book about little know actions and civilizations. The authors contention that it was not disease which eliminated Native Americans but a disturbance in the balance of power created by Spanish actions which changed the results of native conflict is well argued and interesting....more
2013 – 03 - President Washington's Indian War: The Struggle for the Old Northwest, 1790-1795. Wiley Sword. 1985. 400 pages.
The struggles on the ground2013 – 03 - President Washington's Indian War: The Struggle for the Old Northwest, 1790-1795. Wiley Sword. 1985. 400 pages.
The struggles on the ground of the early Republic tend to be overlooked in the greater struggle of ideas. To bad because there are many great lessons and stories in the actions behind those ideas. ...more
2013 – 02 – The Battle of Magersfontein: 11th December, 1899. George R. Duxbury. 1979. 42 pages
The handbook for the South African Battlefield of Mager2013 – 02 – The Battle of Magersfontein: 11th December, 1899. George R. Duxbury. 1979. 42 pages
The handbook for the South African Battlefield of Magersfontein. A surprisingly even-handed treatment of all sides with a warning about personal narratives ... that more should heed. ...more
2013-4 - The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris [Audiobook] David McCullough (Author), Edward Herrmann (Reader) 2011. 576 Pages.
An important correcti2013-4 - The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris [Audiobook] David McCullough (Author), Edward Herrmann (Reader) 2011. 576 Pages.
An important correction to the oft Anglo-Centric history of our nation. The inter-play between America and France is usually neglected or understated. This book corrects a lot of that by showing the fecundity of French ideas and American enthusiasm. ...more
2013-04 - The Devil and Sherlock Holmes: Tales of Murder, Madness, and Obsession [Audiobook] David Grann (Author) Mark Deakins (Reader). 2010. 352 Pag2013-04 - The Devil and Sherlock Holmes: Tales of Murder, Madness, and Obsession [Audiobook] David Grann (Author) Mark Deakins (Reader). 2010. 352 Pages....more
A good look at human intimacy on a personal, sexual, familial, cultural, and societal2013 – 04 – Intimate Behaviour. Desmond Morris. 1971. 253 pages.
A good look at human intimacy on a personal, sexual, familial, cultural, and societal level from the perspective of a Zoological animal behaviorist. Very intriguing....more
2013-05 - Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power (Audiobook) Jon Meacham (Author) Edward Herrmann (Reader) Book = 2012. 800 Pages.
The best book about Toma2013-05 - Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power (Audiobook) Jon Meacham (Author) Edward Herrmann (Reader) Book = 2012. 800 Pages.
The best book about Tomas Jefferson that I have read. This book is less about what Jefferson wrote or said and mostly about what he did ... actions instead of words. That is what makes it invaluable and controversial. Really great book. ...more
2013-5 - Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer [Audiobook] James L. Swanson (Author) Richard Thomas (Reader) 2006. 464 Pages.2013-5 - Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer [Audiobook] James L. Swanson (Author) Richard Thomas (Reader) 2006. 464 Pages....more
2013-05 - A Close Run Thing: A Novel of Wellington's Army of 1815 (Matthew Hervey Book 1) [Audiobook] Allan Mallinson (Author) Eric Graham (Narrator) 2013-05 - A Close Run Thing: A Novel of Wellington's Army of 1815 (Matthew Hervey Book 1) [Audiobook] Allan Mallinson (Author) Eric Graham (Narrator) Book = 2000. 320 Pages.
Not as good as Sharpe but still a good tale. ...more
2013-07 – State vs. Defense: The Battle to Define America's Empire. 2011. 496 pages 2013-07 – State vs. Defense: The Battle to Define America's Empire. 2011. 496 pages ...more
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