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Socialism in America – Part 6
28 Sep 2020

Socialism in America – Part 6

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: History Makers | 0

In previous articles, we’ve demonstrated the genesis of the socialist movement in America going back to the Utopian commune movements of the Harmony towns, to Rapp and Old Economy, the infusion of Fourier and Marxist ideas, leading to Debs and … Continued

#history #politics #socialism #america
Book Review: The Lost Diaries of Alexander Hamilton
27 Sep 2020

Book Review: The Lost Diaries of Alexander Hamilton

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: Book Reviews | 1

A recent historical fiction novel, The Lost Diaries of Alexander Hamilton by Sophie Schiller, gives insight into the early life of one of America’s founding fathers. Unlike Adams, Hancock, or a score of others, Hamilton was born in the West … Continued

#bookreview #history #americanrevolution #hamilton
Michael Ross on Books on Air podcast
14 Sep 2020

Michael Ross on Books on Air podcast

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: Across the Great Divide book series | 0

As the United States election gets closer, the country is more divided than ever. Listen in as Michael Ross joins Suzanne Harris for the Books on Air podcast to discuss parallels between the US at the time of the Civil … Continued

#podcast #acrossthegreatdivide #history #civilwar
The 1860 Election – Deja Vu
10 Sep 2020

The 1860 Election – Deja Vu

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: History Makers | 0

In 1860, the United States was a deeply divided country, and the divide was most evident in the split in the Democratic party. The issues were both economic and race-related, much as it is today. Southern Democrats wanted to defend … Continued

Gladys West – NASA engineer, Mother of GPS
5 Aug 2020

Gladys West – NASA engineer, Mother of GPS

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: History Makers | 1

Did you know… Gladys West?We don’t usually talk about living people here, but Gladys West is so amazing that we depart from our usual practice to celebrate the achievements of this great African American woman.She was born Gladys Brown, in … Continued

#blackhistory, #blog, #blogger, #history, #inventions #GPS, #writingcommunity
Cathay Williams, female African American soldier
29 Jul 2020

Cathay Williams, female African American soldier

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: History Makers | 0

Did you know… Cathay Williams?Cathay Williams was born in Independence, Missouri in September 1844. Her father was a free African American, her mother a slave. Since the status of children was determined by the status of the mother, Cathay was … Continued

#blackhistory, #civilwar, #civilwarwomen, #history, #writingcommunity
Lewis Latimer and the light bulb
22 Jul 2020

Lewis Latimer and the light bulb

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: History Makers | 0

veryone knows Thomas Edison invented the light bulb… right?
Except that Edison’s light bulb would only last a few days at a time.

#blackhistory, #blog, #bloggers, #history, #inventions, #readers, #writingcommunity
Martin Delaney, journalist, and abolitionist
15 Jul 2020

Martin Delaney, journalist, and abolitionist

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: History Makers | 0

Did you know… Martin Delaney ((May 6, 1812 – January 24, 1885)? Doctor, major in the Union Army, newspaperman, advocate of African American rights.

#blackhistory, #blog, #blogger, #civilwar, #history
Charley Parkhurst
10 Jul 2020

Charley Parkhurst

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: History Makers | 4

Did you know Charley Parkhurst (1812–1879)?Tales of the Old WestOnce there was a girl, Charlene Parkhurst, born in 1812 in Sharon, Vermont. Charlene’s parents died, and there was no one to take care of her, so she ended up in … Continued

#blog, #goldrush, #history, #women, #writingcommunity
Susie King Taylor – Black author of the Civil War
8 Jul 2020

Susie King Taylor – Black author of the Civil War

by historicalnovelsrus | posted in: History Makers | 1

Did you know… Susie Baker King Taylor(Aug 6,1848- October 6, 1912)?Susie King Taylor is the only black woman confirmed to have published a biography of the US Civil War. Taylor was born into slavery in the south. Her book “Reminiscences … Continued

#blackhistory, #blog, #blogger, #civilwar, #civilwarwomen, #history

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