The Best Biographies of Ronald Reagan
A good rule-of-thumb suggests that 25-30 years are required before sufficient time and historical distance have passed to take the …
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Review of “Reagan: The Life” by H. W. Brands
“Reagan: The Life” by H.W. Brands was published in 2015. Brands is a professor at the University of Texas, a …
Welcome to the Revolution: Reading Ronald Reagan
During my transition between presidents it has become customary for me to pause a moment, take a deep breath and …
The Best Biographies of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Every student of American history knows that Franklin D. Roosevelt served more terms as President of the United States than …
The Best Biographies of Theodore Roosevelt
After reading 121 biographies of the first 26 presidents, Theodore Roosevelt easily stands out as one of the most fascinating …
Happy Presidents’ Day Teddy Roosevelt!
My journey through the best presidential biographies has now consumed 780 days, the first 25 presidents, 107 biographies and almost …
The Best Biographies of Ulysses S. Grant
Despite the pivotal role he played in the Civil War and the importance of his administration to Reconstruction, I don’t …
Review of “The Man Who Saved the Union” by H.W. Brands
“The Man Who Saved the Union: Ulysses S. Grant in War and Peace” is H.W. Brands’s 2012 biography of the eighteenth …
