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> Genre: History

Styles of Radical Will – Susan Sontag (1969)

Styles of Radical Will by Susan Sontag

February 23, 2021 by vel veeter Leave a Comment

In this collection of essays, what stands out to me is that there are no stars here. Unlike both Against Interpretation (where there are two stars, plus many other good essays) and On Photography (where the whole book is a star), this book has some good essays (on silence, her response to questions about the US and Vietnam), and some essays that either feel endless repetitive or clearly of a time and place, but less relevant away from the moment. Namely, what stands out to […]

Filed Under: History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: styles of radical will, susan sontag

vel veeter's CBR13 Review No:73 · Genres: History, Non-Fiction · Tags: styles of radical will, susan sontag ·
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An Inside Look at the Nuremberg Trials

Nuremberg Diary by G.M. Gilbert

February 23, 2021 by esmemoria Leave a Comment

This review should more accurately be called an inside look at the defendants of the Nuremburg trials. Nuremburg Diary is a series of in-depth observations and conversations between author G.M. Gilbert and the Nazi defendants, presented in diary form. Before each diary entry, Gilbert sets the trial context. In brief italicized passages, he provides a synopsis of what the trial focused on that day, and follows the passages with detailed accounts of his conversations with the accused. This book was fascinating. The defendants reveal themselves […]

Filed Under: History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: G.M. Gilbert, World War 2

esmemoria's CBR13 Review No:9 · Genres: History, Non-Fiction · Tags: G.M. Gilbert, World War 2 ·
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Rather the opposite of splendid

Dancing at Midnight by Julia Quinn

February 22, 2021 by Malin Leave a Comment

Lady Arabella Blydon is staying with her newly married cousin in the country when she runs into the brooding and mysterious Lord John Blackwood, a former war hero who turns out to be friends with her cousin’s husband. She quickly ascertains that he is just as attracted to her as she is to him, and cannot understand why he refuses to give in and admit his feelings. Frustrated that he seems utterly besotted by her one second and determined to stay away from her the […]

Filed Under: Fiction, History, Romance Tagged With: CBR13, Dancing at Midnight, historical romance, Julia Quinn, Malin, Regency, Splendid trilogy

Malin's CBR13 Review No:6 · Genres: Fiction, History, Romance · Tags: CBR13, Dancing at Midnight, historical romance, Julia Quinn, Malin, Regency, Splendid trilogy ·
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Texas Tea and other places in the world

Magical History Tour V03: Hidden Oil by Fabrice Erre

February 22, 2021 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

While only having read two of books in the Magical History Tour series, I am enjoying them. First, they seem to hit on subjects not always covered (though pyramids are a popular subject, I am assuming the Crusades, oil, and the Great Wall of China less so. But I am looking forward to The Plague edition) and second, they are good books to be introduced to the subject. They allow the reader to realize there is (unlike oil) more under the surface. However, Magical History […]

Filed Under: Children's, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Graphic Novel/Comic, History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: Fabrice Erre, Sylvain Savoia, time travel

BlackRaven's CBR13 Review No:96 · Genres: Children's, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Graphic Novel/Comic, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: Fabrice Erre, Sylvain Savoia, time travel ·
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Somewhat Relevant

Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell

February 22, 2021 by Nannerbears 1 Comment

Sarah Vowell brings history to life. She presents stories of history as though you’re her neighbor and the craziest thing just happened to her and she just has to tell you about it. It’s fun even when it’s tragic. What I really enjoyed about Lafayette in the Somewhat United States  was the connection between Lafayette’s actions and our current situation. Drawing these lines from our founding fathers to policies that are still in place and the ways they affect us is a powerful tool that reminds […]

Filed Under: Comedy/Humor, History, Non-Fiction Tagged With: #history, humor, lafayette, Sarah Vowell

Nannerbears's CBR13 Review No:5 · Genres: Comedy/Humor, History, Non-Fiction · Tags: #history, humor, lafayette, Sarah Vowell ·
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