Books by Harlow Giles Unger
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review 1: Not knowing anything about John Quincy Adams other than he was the sixth president of the United States and son of John Adams, I picked up this book to expand my knowledge. I am grateful I did. This is a fascinating book about one of America’s greatest statesman. John Quincy A...
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review 1: This is a really good book that provides several insightful snapshots of the important historical events surrounding Monroe's life leading up to his presidency. Although this book is relatively short, and therefore can't quite contain the depth needed to really understand Monroe'...
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review 1: Although at times it seems like nothing but historical fact and a bit dry, the beauty of the book is the language which is fairly easy to digest. The author does a great job explaining step-by-step the beginning years when America struggled to become a union. A balanced and even...
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review 1: A quick, fairly comprehensive biography that sheds a lot of light on an often overlooked president. The book starts a little weak, as it is more about the Revolutionary War than about Monroe. I understand the need for context, but it seems to be a little heavy on info that's no...