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Review: Ruin and Renewal

November 3, 2020November 2, 2020 / Eric Primm

Ruin and Renewal by Dr. Paul Betts delivered a fascinating history of Cold War Europe as it sought to rebuild and defend its civilization. Ruin and Renewal is a must have for anyone interested in European or Cold War history. Highly recommended.

Review: The Human Factor

March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 / Eric Primm

I'm not a subscriber to the Great Man Theory of history. It's entirely too simple a look at the complexities of life. Force of personality doesn't alter history alone. Circumstances - economic, political, physical - set the stage on which leaders shine or falter. Studying these leaders, though, helps understand the circumstances better. Studying relationships … Continue reading Review: The Human Factor

Review: Checkpoint Charlie

October 22, 2019October 21, 2019 / Eric Primm

In Iain MacGregor’s Checkpoint Charlie the history of this contentious crossing comes alive. MacGregor explores the conflict through the people that inhabited the city, that crossed the border, that lived on the front line of the Cold War.

Cold War European History

July 26, 2019July 25, 2019 / Eric Primm

During these anxiety inducing times – Trump’s continued fascism and the world wide rise of nationalism, I turned to the study of history. I find it reassuring to see that humanity has survived, even thrived, through worse periods of time. With Russia’s interference in the 2016 election, I have to wonder if the U.S. and … Continue reading Cold War European History

Review: The Moscow Rules

May 14, 2019May 13, 2019 / admin

The Moscow Rules is an excellent addition to the history of Cold War espionage. Recommended.

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