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September 2010

All posts published in September 2010

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Barbara Tuchman’s The First Salute

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The First Salute: A View of the American Revolution by Barbara Tuchman Review by Dan Geddes Summary: Barbara Tuchman’s compelling view on the American Revolution highlights the key role played by The Netherlands in the struggle, first as arms merchant vi... More »

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The Island at the Centre of the World

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The Island at the Centre of the World: The Untold Story of the Founding of New York by Russell Shorto Review by Dan Geddes Historians have often treated the establishment of New Amsterdam by the Dutch as a footnote to the history of the United States. The Brit... More »

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