The Antechamber of Heaven: A History of Lake Junaluska Assembly by Bill Lowry
My rating: 2 of 5 stars Lowry offers an insightful history of an interesting place in North Carolina which manages to emphasize both the grace of God in the success of the Assembly's projects and the favorable opinions (and donations!) of churches and families across the country. Lowry could easily have afforded one more pass by an editor and jumps around from subject to subject far too quickly at times, but anyone interested in learning more about the largest lake in Haywood County, NC could pick up this book for a good time. View all my reviews
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The American Revolution What Really Happened by Alan Axelrod
My rating: 2 of 5 stars Even though Alan Axelrod is not a professional historian, but his lack of academic credentials does not demerit the quality of his work. Written in a straightforward and conversational tone, this history of the American revolution is intended to provide a clear and helpful overview of the key events, characters, and controversies during the early days of the United States. Axelrod frequently testifies to the unique status of the American struggle but does not allow his work to become mere flag-waving patriotism. If anyone is looking for an easy and accessible introduction to the War for Independence, I would recommend this book. However, Alan Axelrod is not a professional historian. Therefore his history tends to be more speculative than other, more objective histories (if there can be such a thing). He also omits some important information. View all my reviews |
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