I've not finished it, but so far, I can highly recommend Isenberg's book. It's thorough, insightful ,and relies on holistic analysis of original sources rather than regurgitating other historical writers' lazy prejudices.
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I've not finished it, but so far, I can highly recommend Isenberg's book. It's thorough, insightful ,and relies on holistic...
Susan
Jul 10, 2007 14:33
Thank you Carl Rollyson for a balanced review of this new book.
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Pete Tavino
May 9, 2007 08:15
Nancy Isenberg's book is a well written document with a 100 pages of footnotes. Finally someone has define the true... [MORE]