What Political/History Books are You Reading?

[TGHusker]

1 hour ago, ZRod said:

The last political book I read was Franklin's autobiography. If you haven't, it's a must read. Very, very good book. I picked it up for a dollar or maybe free on Kindle.

 

One I liked but never actually finished is The Art of Power. As far as I read Meacham gives an excellent, and indepth look at Jefferson's formative years. As well as the general atmosphere during the revolution.

 

Been meaning to start this one for sometime.

 

Speaking of Grant - I read American Ulysses by Ronald C White. I came away with a greater respect and appreciation for him not only for his role in the Civil War ( I think the Union loses without him even though he didn’t always win the battles- some being horrendous loses but he kept learning) but also as President. 

[TGHusker]

7 minutes ago, teachercd said:

I work with a PhD in English.  His reading appetite is insane.  6-8 different books at one time.  

 

I can't remember the last time I read a book.

Yes I have heard of people who have that speed reading thing down and do a book a day with comprehension. I’m not that smart or fast to comprehend 

[teachercd]

12 minutes ago, TGHusker said:

Yes I have heard of people who have that speed reading thing down and do a book a day with comprehension. I’m not that smart or fast to comprehend 

He doesn't speed read really...just reads one, stops, grabs another, reads, stops and so on.

[Gage County]

On 2/1/2024 at 9:09 PM, TGHusker said:

Speaking of Grant - I read American Ulysses by Ronald C White. I came away with a greater respect and appreciation for him not only for his role in the Civil War ( I think the Union loses without him even though he didn’t always win the battles- some being horrendous loses but he kept learning) but also as President. 

 

"I can't spare this man; he fights."

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