Tag: Alan Taylor

  • A Year in Books: 2024-2025 Reading List

    This year marked a transformative period in my reading life, with audiobooks becoming my primary mode of historical engagement while physical and digital formats served different purposes. Below is a complete accounting of my reading organized by format, along with recommendations for educators and history enthusiasts who might benefit from these works. Part One: Historic…

  • Book Review: American Civil Wars by Alan Taylor

    Alan Taylor’s “American Civil Wars” redefines 19th-century North American history, emphasizing interconnected conflicts across the continent that shaped republican governance and challenged traditional narratives.

  • Summer Reading Reflections: Leadership Lessons from Crisis

    This summer’s reading highlighted leadership lessons from historical figures and the importance of moral courage, adaptability, and vision, emphasizing that effective leadership emerges during crises.

  • Unraveling the Myth: A Review of Alan Taylor’s “American Republics”

    Alan Taylor’s “American Republics” reexamines early American history, highlighting contradictions, Native American resilience, and the complex realities behind American exceptionalism, making it essential for educators and students.