History

It has been said before and bears repeating, but it is always gratifying when the stories of more obscure incidents and events of a historical period are published for the information and edificati

The tale and toll of man’s inhumanity to man is a long, complex, and tragic one, especially when it comes to bondage, slavery, involuntary servitude—call it what you like.

“The War on Alcohol retells the story of Prohibition with a cocktail of case studies, legal analysis, and a broad scope.”

Brook Allen’s fascinating and succinct book is an easily understood recent history of Pakistan as well as a biography of one of its most famous leaders.

The history of the American Revolution has been told many times in many places.

Can it be true? Could a 1760 battle fought on the Plains of Abraham near Quebec City in Canada have had something to do with the American Revolution?

“For Monro’s discussion of the value of paper and ink in education, information, and learning The Paper Trail is a good read.”

New York City was the center of the world in the 1940s, according to author David Reid. He builds his case looking at the political and social scene of the decade.

“For the curious, The Secret Teachers of the Western World exists as a valuable and highly readable resource.”

In the 19th century there were many individuals who could be considered larger than life, particularly in the United States.

In the interest of full disclosure, an uncle of this reviewer was present at Iwo Jima during the course of the main invasion and fighting there.

“More Was Lost is a memoir of two parts; the first reads like a fairy tale and the second like a nightmare.”