"The Perfect Historical Primer"
In 1783, when the United States’ independence was officially recognized by Great Britain, the American people set about the task of building a new government. The process was long and, at times, arduous. In 1789, a new Constitution was ratified … Read More »
History has, in a very small way, been made today. I have written my first blogpost with a Latin title. I could easily have titled it in English but let’s face it: Latin is cooler. “Ubi decus moritur, homo est … Read More »
“…that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Those words, written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 would change the world in dramatic ways. The American Founding … Read More »
When Charles Darwin published On the Origin of the Species in 1859, the countdown to World War I began. His ideas, and those of his successors, contributed greatly to the great conflagration that we call the Great War. Darwin’s theory … Read More »
Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson was one of the greatest and most virtuous commanders in the Civil War. He led his men valiantly and fearlessly and left a legacy of great nobility and honor. Despite the fact that Jackson fought under the … Read More »
Here is an excerpt from my latest project, “World War I: The Unraveling of the World”. I am still looking for reviews. If you are interested in reviewing the next High Point History Series book, email me at jace@highpointhistory.com. The … Read More »
“I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.” -George Mason “Those who hammer their guns into plowshares will plow for those who … Read More »
When people hear the phrase “shot heard around the world” they immediately think of the shot that was fired by an unknown person at the battle of Lexington in 1775 at the beginning of the American Revolution. This mysterious shot … Read More »
Here are some excerpts from my work-in-progress. I am planning on naming it “The Unraveling: A History of World War I”. Let me know if you wish to review it before its release. “Charles Darwin, the man who introduced the … Read More »
Seventy years ago today, Allied forces from the United States, Great Britain, Canada and various other parts of the globe, embarked on the largest military invasion in history: D-Day. Germany had overtaken Europe four years prior, but now the tide … Read More »