Tag: book

  • A Young Voice Lost

    I was saddened to hear of the passing of NPR culture editor Rose Friedman. Her work on the Book Concierge now called Books We Love was one the main ways I heard of new the great reads. We have lost a great editor and creative voice.  NPR Obit: Rose Friedman

  • Book Review: The Thirty Years’ War: Europe’s Tragedy

    Peter H. Wilson’s The Thirty Years’ War: Europe’s Tragedy, a comprehensive 33-hour audiobook, deciphers the complexities of the Thirty Years’ War beyond the religious conflict narrative. It reveals shifting alliances and the war’s long-term impact on European politics. Ideal for advanced high school and undergraduate courses, it emphasizes historical nuance and methodological rigor.

  • Understanding Global Politics: A Review of Prisoners of Geography

    Tim Marshall’s updated “Prisoners of Geography” audiobooks offers educators engaging insights into how geography influences global politics, making it a valuable resource for teaching current events and history.

  • Book Review: The Ornament of the World by María Rosa Menocal

    “The Ornament of the World” by María Rosa Menocal explores the collaborative cultural achievements of Muslims, Jews, and Christians in medieval Spain, emphasizing their tolerance and intellectual exchange.

  • Book Review: The Middle Kingdoms by Martyn Rady

    Martyn Rady’s “The Middle Kingdoms” presents a comprehensive history of Central Europe, emphasizing its unique identity and detailing the complexity of its regional cultures for general readers.

  • 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.