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Posted in Historical Books on Aug 17th, 2007
Do you know your history? I recall a teacher back in high school asking me this question. However, it’s all relative isn’t it? I mean, what history is he referring to? There are oodles of it to know, regarding a million different things. Okay, so maybe he was talking specifically about American history, since that [...]
Posted in Audio Book Reviews, Historical Books on Apr 30th, 2007
Citizen Soldiers opens on June 7, 1944, on the Normandy beaches, and ends on May 7, 1945. From the high command on down to the enlisted men, Stephen E. Ambrose draws on hundreds of interviews and oral histories from men on both sides who were there. He recreates the experiences of the individuals who fought [...]
Posted in Audio Book Reviews, Historical Books, Old Radio Shows on Mar 31st, 2007
Old Time Radio Shows
The Golden Age of Radio, as it is often referred to is an affectionate term for the old time radio shows that were broadcast through the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Before the invention of television, families would huddle round the wireless set to hear their favorite comedy and dramatic programs.
Most households had [...]
Posted in Historical Books on Mar 17th, 2007
The Mabinogion
The more that I read, the more often I run into out of print books which I simply must have. The last time was when I was researching the Mabinogion, a famous collection of Medieval Welsh stories which I can not recommend enough to any fan of the fabled and fantastic. Anyway, I found [...]
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