The Civil War of 1812: American Citizens, British Subjects, Irish Rebels, & Indian Allies BY ALAN TAYLOR VINTAGE BOOKS, 640 PAGES, $14.61 – Historians are fond of complicating popular historical narratives, but few do so as enjoyably as Alan Taylor… Continue Reading
When the delegates met at the Philadelphia Convention in 1787, they had been assembled by Congress and the states with the task to “correct and enlarge” the Articles of Confederation. Most people agreed that flaws in the Articles had caused… Continue Reading
“I have ever considered that the United States are indebted for their republican form of government solely to the firm and determined republicanism of George Washington at this time.” – David Cobb, member of Washington’s staff On a chilly… Continue Reading
“The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it’s natural manure. Our Convention has been too much impressed by the insurrection of Massachusets: and in the spur of… Continue Reading