The First Battle of Bull Run was the first major battle of the US Civil War. The issue of slavery had been tearing the fabric of the nation since its founding. The election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 proved to be the match that lit the fuse of war. In December… Read more“Map Monday, First Battle of Bull Run”
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Map Monday, Rome and the Cost of Protecting the Empire
Western democracy traces its roots to Rome and its antecedent the Greek city states. While many cultures, including the traditions of the Iroquois confederation, influenced the US constitution, the founding fathers were most inspired by the Roman Republic. In mythology, Rome was founded by Romulus and Remus, who were suckled… Read more“Map Monday, Rome and the Cost of Protecting the Empire”
A Better Way to Discover New Books & Authors
How hard can it be to discover new books and authors? Back in the dim and distant past of my youth, you discovered new books the old fashioned way – either from a recommendation or browsing a bookstore. The first method still works, but the second has become more difficult…. Read more“A Better Way to Discover New Books & Authors”