Empire of Liberty — Book Review
A dense but deeply rewarding examination of the early American republic, political parties, and the shaping of a new nation.
Welcome to the Literature Blog
This section is dedicated to my reading life — the books I've finished, the ones I want to read next, and the thoughts or reflections they inspire along the way. I’ve always loved nonfiction, history, philosophy, political economy, and anything that makes me think more deeply about the world. This page will serve as a home for reviews, notes, highlights, and ongoing reading projects.
You can also find my Goodreads profile here:
📚 goodreads.com/user/show/187077909
📖 Currently Reading
- Title: What Hath God Wrought
- Author: Daniel Walker Howe
I’m currently on a “Western History Re-Read” starting with North American History, Colonization to the American Civil War, then Europe from French Revolution to World War II. -Winter ‘25
📘 To Be Read (TBR)
- 1. Battle Cry of Freedom -McPherson
- 2. A New World Begins -Popkin
- 3. The Napoleonic Wars -Mikaberisze
- 4. The Pursuit of Power: Erope 1815-1914 -Evans
- 5. Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire -Hoyer
Below are the latest entries from my reading journey.
American Revolutions — Book Review
A clear, balanced, and deeply insightful narrative of the American Revolution and its political, social, and ideological fault lines.
American Colonies — Book Review
A sweeping, readable, and remarkably balanced history of pre-colonial North America and the formation of the American colonies.
Destiny Disrupted — Book Review
An accessible and engaging narrative history of the Islamic world from its beginnings to the modern era.
The Jakarta Method — Book Review
A sweeping account of U.S.-backed anti-communist violence in Indonesia and around the world.
