History Book Reviews
Some people are naturally enthusiastic about history and will read books on historical events any chance they get. Others remember their history classes in school with a shudder and won't go near a book about anything that happened more than a year ago. Wherever you fall on this spectrum, you may find a book that excites and delights you as you read book reviews in the History section. Perhaps you are wondering about financial speculation on Wall Street and would like a chronicle of the causes and consequences of similar speculative bubbles in the past. Maybe you have the sinking feeling that something we're doing internationally has been done before with disastrous results. It could be that apparently irrational actions by some nation have roots in its past, and that those who know that history can predict the response to our next move. We have book reviews that can point you to the most useful and entertaining history books. Enjoy the past!
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The Great Purge
By: Bijan Akhavan | 2008-12-29 | History Book Reviews
In the memoir "Journey into the Whirling" by Eugenia Ginzburg explained and evaluates his life and the why she and others in her position were arrested for conspiracy against the government. In this memoir Ginzburg talks about her being imprisoned for eighteen years during the great purge. Lenin believed there were enemies in the government, and he would call them "Enemies of the People." He believed that the enemies should be arrested, as these people would have negative impact on the country and the government. |
A Perspective Of Jewish Communities In Italy
By: Glenda Bixler | 2008-11-28 | History Book Reviews
Review of text for online class, Dante University. Jews in Italy provides a historical perspective of the life of Jewish people who moved into Italy throughout history. Includes online narrative by professor as well as historical artwork. Historically significant! |
Ordinary Heroes - Six Stars In The Window - Review
By: Brett Perucco | 2008-11-17 | History Book Reviews
Take a journey back to World War II. Relive the time side-by-side with with a family who sent six brothers off to war, with one never to return. |
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