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1776
David McCullough

Simon & Schuster, 2006

Must have

+ A master historian
+ Just Great
+ 1776
+ An Interesting Overview of a Difficult Year
  
  











  



  
The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 (The Liberation Trilogy)
Rick Atkinson

Henry Holt and Co., 2007

Another forgotten corner of the war

+ Engrossing History
+ Great Job
+ Another Winner
  
  











  



  
Team of Rivals
Doris Kearns Goodwin

Simon & Schuster, 2005

a fascinating read

+ Wasa Lincoln some sort of God to be worship?
+ Exceptional (and lengthy) book
+ Doris Kearns Goodwin is a treasure
+ Excellent biography of Lincoln that needed to be shorter
  
  











  



  
With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa
E.B. Sledge

Presidio Press, 2007

Great wonderfully written book

+ Book review
+ A hard but very worthwhile reminder of the sacrifices that were made
+ A grunt's eye view of combat.
+ Everyone should read this book
  
  











  



  
America: The Last Best Hope (Volume I): From the Age of Discovery to a World at War
William J. Bennett

Thomas Nelson, 2006

History made enjoyable!

+ Great trip thru the history of our country
+ To be better informed, buy & read!

William Bennett makes history come alive for all readers. This book should be used in all of our high schools to enhance the learning experience. If more teachers would read and use this book our young students will grow to value the history of the United States, and will gain insight into how ...
  
  











  



  
The Guns of August
Barbara W. Tuchman

Presidio Press, 2004

Classic for a Reason

+ Brilliant Easy to Read Narrative
+ Masterfully written and researched - required reading for any student of 20th century history

There is absolutely a reason for this book to be regarded as a classic. Actually, there are lots of reasons. Tuchman's writing is informative, yet intimate. She tells you what you need to know to understand the topic at hand then goes on to supply more information that you didn't need but adds to ...
  
  











  



  
His Excellency: George Washington
Joseph J. Ellis

Vintage, 2005

An excellent look at the life of America's father.

+ Great book on Washington.

I found this book to be a refreshing look at the life of America's greatest founding father. Ellis does a fantastic job of getting to the meat of a seemingly endless list of resources including numerous pieces of personal correspondence, and provides a more personal look into the mind of the ...
  
  











  



  
A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918
G.J. Meyer

Delacorte Press, 2007

The Teacher You Wish You had Had

+ A fresh and intriguing WWI history
+ Great Book! Buy it!
+ Great Book on WW1
+ Some Variations On Common WWI Themes
  
  











  



  
An Army at Dawn : The War in Africa, 1942-1943, Volume One of the Liberation Trilogy (The Liberation Trilogy, ...
Rick Atkinson, 2003

Incredible research, scholarship and writing

+ Easy to understand the Pulitzer...
+ The Forgotten Years of WWII
+ An Army at Dawn, a view for the ages
  
  











  



  
His Excellency: George Washington
Joseph J. Ellis

Vintage, 2005

An excellent look at the life of America's father.

+ Great book on Washington.

I found this book to be a refreshing look at the life of America's greatest founding father. Ellis does a fantastic job of getting to the meat of a seemingly endless list of resources including numerous pieces of personal correspondence, and provides a more personal look into the mind of the ...
  
  











  



  
Team of Rivals
Doris Kearns Goodwin

Simon & Schuster, 2005

a fascinating read

+ Wasa Lincoln some sort of God to be worship?
+ Exceptional (and lengthy) book
+ Doris Kearns Goodwin is a treasure
+ Excellent biography of Lincoln that needed to be shorter
  
  











  



  
An Army at Dawn : The War in Africa, 1942-1943, Volume One of the Liberation Trilogy (The Liberation Trilogy, ...
Rick Atkinson, 2003

Incredible research, scholarship and writing

+ Easy to understand the Pulitzer...
+ The Forgotten Years of WWII
+ An Army at Dawn, a view for the ages
  
  











  



  
The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 (The Liberation Trilogy)
Rick Atkinson

Henry Holt and Co., 2007

Another forgotten corner of the war

+ Engrossing History
+ Great Job
+ Another Winner
  
  











  



  
The Guns of August
Barbara W. Tuchman

Presidio Press, 2004

Classic for a Reason

+ Brilliant Easy to Read Narrative
+ Masterfully written and researched - required reading for any student of 20th century history

There is absolutely a reason for this book to be regarded as a classic. Actually, there are lots of reasons. Tuchman's writing is informative, yet intimate. She tells you what you need to know to understand the topic at hand then goes on to supply more information that you didn't need but adds to ...
  
  











  



  
With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa
E.B. Sledge

Presidio Press, 2007

Great wonderfully written book

+ Book review
+ A hard but very worthwhile reminder of the sacrifices that were made
+ A grunt's eye view of combat.
+ Everyone should read this book
  
  











  



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