Fascinating look at history & current events
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These essays are thought-provoking, and grounded in history. In this time of instant news, it is particularly important to understand how history has shaped the present moment.

The concept of race was invented by the powerful as a wedge for further consolidation of power, and then has continued to be manipulated by those seeking greater power, using fear-based tactics. Glenn P. Young's research and knowledge of historical facts has helped me to gain deeper understanding, and to put the current times in perspective. He breaks down the complexity of historical and current movements without oversimplifying.
3513721
Outstanding. Generally US History is rather boring to me, but this book pulled me in and exposed me to many things which still affect the world today. My only complaint is the author stopped in 1848 . . . I wanted more!!!
2749817
I cannot say that I've ever been a big fan of studying American History, yet I found this book to be incredibly entertaining. The brief bios outline the little known details of the personal lives of those who found this country & wrote the Constitution. Our founding fathers were hardly as dull as our educational systems would have us believe. On the contrary, these men were human (some DEEPLY flawed) and had some intriguing peccadilloes. Each man had his "style" or strengths in working with people & the political arena. We delve into some of the gossip & the skeletons in many a patriot's closet along with little known details that you won't find in the history books. The author's take on these American historical figures is very fresh, humorous and engaging. Highly recommended reading for high school & college students with or without a history major!
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Breath taking insights and links to otherwise unconnected events.
4255707
GREAT READ!  A REAL LOOK INTO OUR PAST. A worthwhile view of history.
4076854
This book brings its characters, along with their complex personal and political conflicts, to life. It is a fascinating, extremely well-written novel that also offers a great new interpretation of the motivations leading to actions that became history. If you are not already intrigued by the history of the period, you definitely will be fascinated once you read this book!
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This is a fantastic read.  Could not put it down and was totally caught up in the past history combined with present day relevance.
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I enjoyed reading this book as it made me more aware of the 'running of Buckingham Palace' and the old traditions that have been kept in place for centuries . The writer of this book has provided information that is not only fascinating but quite unbelievable . It is written in a way that captures the readers attention & even though the writer has given a massive amount of facts about the life inside Royal life is has been written to successfully captivate the reader . I am not a royalist at all but the Royal Family is there and can 't be ignored . I enjoyed reading this book on my IPad as I could put it down when my husband grabbed my IPad  & pick it up & keep reading without losing interest and found it most entertaining . I did enjoy this book & commend Brian Hoey on his skilful writing & for sharing his extensive interesting research  .
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Intriguing book which I could recommend to others.  Interesting blend of current and historical times.  Some of the content was quite disturbing, but I am glad I read it.
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I LOVED this novel, with all its twists & turns.  Filled with tremendous historical knowledge & intrigue; taking us from modern-day back for a glimpse inside 1500's Tudor England.

The present day theme, which IS the novel, is utterly engaging, a real page-turner, with complex characters one could actually imagine existing & surprising plot.

The back story, from "the common man's" perspective: that of Monks, Jews & politicos trying to survive Henry VIII's court, during the time the King is trying to separate from Catholicism in order to divorce Katherine in order to marry Anne Boleyn.  But this is just one-third of the story.  And the snippets are fascinating & utterly engaging, told in 1st person.

Don't want to give the story away -- the synopsis gives the overview.  GREAT READ!
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Fascinating book. Not only was it interesting to read about a very despicable serial killer working around the time of the 1893 World Fair in Chicago but the facts about the fair, the architecture, and the politics and society of Chicago were engrossing. I could barely put this book down. It's well written and doesn't drag (and I did have my doubts as to how interesting the sections about architecture would be). It flows like the best history books flow - conversationally and colorfully. The list of sources is impressive as well so the reader can not only verify facts but read books or documents that can explore issues further. I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys their history interspersed with a generous dose of creepy thrills.
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Well written weaving of history and reasonably possible supposition of people & events.
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I really enjoyed this book!  The inter-mingling of current day and historic aspects was a great touch!  I look forward to reading his next book!
3161356
Very interesting to read, as I am a lover of history and this was packed with present and historical content that was extremely interesting...!!
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I have always enjoyed reading about our history.  There are so many interesting events and views on these events.  This book caught my eye immediately as assassinations usually come with many theories.  I had never read any of the author's books but thought I would give this one a try.  America's Assassinations and Aspirations is an amazing read.  It is also about a lot more than assassinations.  You will be impressed at the depths the author goes to explain ideas, theories and the most interesting of conspiracies.  Don't be intimidated by the vast amounts of information included in this book, as there may be events you are not as interested in and others that you will greatly appreciate the extra effort Robert Bruce Baird makes to include details you have never heard about famous events.  I know I was surprised at what I learned about events I thought I knew pretty well.  The book reads fast and the author writes in a manner that flows well.  I also really appreciated how he organized the book.  This book would make a great gift for any history lover or anyone that loves to find out a good secret.
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Makes U  stop to think this  was current events to  me not just history
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This is a good book and combines history with current times.  I know some history of the start of our country and this book expanded that knowledge.  And a wonderful mystery made the reading enjoyable.