Category Archives: History

Pros & Cons: The Passing of a Legendary Texas Con Man

Posted on May 25, 2013 by

The world will always have con artists – men and women who seek to cheat the system and gain wealth illegally. In recent years we have had people like Bernard Madoff and Kenneth Lay (Enron) highly profiled on the evening … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

“Many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected.”  ~ Col. Allen West In my weekly blog I normally do what I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: INDIAN YELL: THE HEART OF AN AMERICAN INSURGENCY

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

This book is a most enjoyable read, but is a very narrow presentation of Indian history. Michael Blake is certainly a very gifted writer and this book is a wonderful presentation, if, and that’s a big “if”, it is read … Continue reading →

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Book Review: JIHAD IN THE WEST: MUSLIM CONQUESTS FROM THE 7TH TO THE 21ST CENTURIES

Posted on November 4, 2012 by

This is the first thing I have ever read from Paul Fregosi and he gained my immediate admiration, not just as a person, but as a writer who is not afraid to convey his message without mincing words. Readers will … Continue reading →

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Book Review: GHOST SOLDIERS

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

In the waning days of World War II, with the Japanese looking down the jaws of defeat, Cover via Amazon the value of American and allied POW’s had greatly diminished. The Japanese had gone beyond their usual forte of atrocities inflicted … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Major Problems in American Constitutional History

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Whether you are an attorney or simply a student of Constitutional Law, this book is perhaps the most valuable resource you could ever add to your library. Professor Huebner has assembled a barrage of land mark cases and their effects … Continue reading →

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Book Review: THE DOUGHBOYS: America and the First World War

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

The title is slightly misleading. “The Doughboys” should be dropped as the more appropriate title is the subtitle “America and the First World War”. If the reader is looking for a day-to-day account of the American doughboy, this book isn’t it, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: NEW VIEWS OF THE CONSTITUTION

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

Twentieth Centurions often credit modern conservatism with being the brainchild of Russell Kirk, Barry Goldwater or some other recent conservative, but John Taylor of Caroline clearly demonstrates in this classic work that conservatism has had long established roots in American … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Thomas Jefferson

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

This is a great introduction to Thomas Jefferson. It’s not possible to give a detailed description of the life and accomplishments of Jefferson in a mere 200 pages of text, but Bernstein has presented a fine basic summary of Jefferson’ … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Washington’s Crossing

Posted on June 24, 2012 by

As 1776 drew to a close, the Revolutionary War in America was in dire straits. Having landed over 30,000 British and Hessian troops on American soil, it appeared the King would successfully quell the rebellion. British forces had expelled the … Continue reading →

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