The Worthy House (Charles Haywood)

Charles Haywood
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Nov 2, 2019 • 31min

Richard Nixon: The Life (John Farrell)

Reviewed John Farrell's biography of Richard Nixon, which brings the man back to life, and shows us the parallels between him and Donald Trump, or at least between the Left's treatment of both. (The written version of this review was first published April 26, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
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Nov 1, 2019 • 23min

The 21: A Journey into the Land of Coptic Martyrs (Martin Mosebach)

Thoughts on Martin Mosebach's The 21, exploring the best known, but far from only, Coptic martyrs, whose deaths, of course, are only part of a larger pattern displayed daily. (The written version of this review was first published April 23, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
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Oct 28, 2019 • 18min

On Quillette

Thoughts on Quillette, ally in the wars to come.  (The written version of this review was first published April 20, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
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Oct 25, 2019 • 23min

Return of the Strong Gods: Nationalism, Populism, and the Future of the West (R. R. Reno)

Rusty Reno's new book is good enough, but too narrow in its vision, even cramped.  (The written version of this review, in web, PDF, and ebook formats, can be found here.)
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Oct 24, 2019 • 1h 33min

On Francisco Franco

Francisco Franco's body may have been exhumed by his enemies today, but they cannot destroy his example, of a successful defense against, and total defeat of, the Left. That example deserves to be better known, for it will doubtless prove useful soon (which is why the Left is desperate to suppress the truth about Franco). (The written version of this review was first published April 16, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
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Oct 19, 2019 • 18min

Alexander the Great: His Life and His Mysterious Death (Anthony Everitt)

This new biography of Alexander not only offers nothing new, despite its breathless title, but tiresomely tries to shoehorn modern concepts into the past. (The written version of this review, in web, PDF, and ebook formats, can be found here.)
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Oct 11, 2019 • 20min

From Fire, by Water: My Journey to the Catholic Faith (Sohrab Ahmari)

Reviewed Sohrab Ahmari's compelling memoir, "From Fire, by Water," which has less to say about Islam than about the defects of the modern world. Highly recommended. (The written version of this review was first published April 14, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)
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Oct 9, 2019 • 27min

The New Philistines (Sohrab Ahmari)

An exploration of art in society, and just as importantly, of the arc of thought both of Sohrab Ahmari and of post-liberalism. (The written version of this review, in web, PDF, and ebook formats, can be found here.)
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Oct 8, 2019 • 25min

Who We Are and How We Got Here: Ancient DNA and the New Science of the Human Past (David Reich)

Dive into the controversial world of ancient DNA research and its implications for human history. Explore how population blending and Neanderthal interactions shape our understanding of identity. The discussion critiques simplified narratives about ancestry, revealing the complexities of race and inequality. Delve into the role of genetics and culture in societal success, as well as the intricate debate surrounding intelligence and its historical contexts. Unravel the potential misuses of genetic data in understanding human differences.
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Oct 6, 2019 • 14min

Life in a Medieval City (Frances Gies and Joseph Gies)

Reviewed the Gies's "Life in a Medieval City," which shows, roughly, that oppression theories are myths, and life in the thirteenth century wasn't, when boiled down, all that different from now. (The written version of this review was first published April 10, 2019. Written versions, in web and PDF formats, are available here.)

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