“Harsh Times by Mario Vargas Llosa recounts a disastrous event in the past, but it is also highly relevant in this era of disinformation, extremism, and violence.” Continue reading Translation Tuesdays: Harsh Times by Mario Vargas Llosa @ nyjb
An essay exploring agency and identity of “freaks” in early modern Europe. Continue reading Reflections in Gold and Mud: Monstrosity, Agency, and Stability in Early Modern Europe
Early modern Germany saw religious conflict weaponize the printing press. Continue reading The Disorder of Things: Politics and The Printing Press in The Early Reformation (1517-1526)
God, the cause of and solution to, all our problems. Continue reading Espresso Shots: Our Great Big American God, by Matthew Paul Turner
It’s not about me. It’s about us. Continue reading Critic’s Notebook: Gay Pride Month, Juneteenth, and July 4th
“If removing a president was easy, Congress would probably do it all the time, since that august body is populated by the representatives of a fickle, emotional, and befuddled populace.” Continue reading History Fridays: How to Get Rid of a President: History’s Guide to Removing Unpopular, Unable, or Unfit Chief Executives by David Preiss
Some initial thoughts on The Combinations by Louis Armand. Continue reading THE COMBINATIONS WEEK DAY 1: THE COMBINATIONS REVIEW, PART I
“Fools, Frauds and Firebrands: Thinkers of the New Left” is a no-holds-barred take-down of the modern Left. Continue reading Fools, Frauds and Firebrands: Thinkers of the New Left, by Roger Scruton @ NYJB
“Paradise Now” by Chris Jennings is “a book not only fascinating but necessary for these trying times.” Continue reading Paradise Now, by Chris Jennings @ NYJB
“Javelin catcher, confidant, consigliere, battlefield commander.” These are some common roles undertaken by the White House Chief of Staff. Continue reading The Gatekeepers: How the White House Chiefs of Staff Define Every Presidency
The Driftless Area Review 