Craig A. Darling

The Scholarship is Astounding

Revisado: 02-18-25

This book is the most impressive and expansive treatment of Christian apologetics, polemics, and history. Not for the faint of heart, this book will challenge your beliefs through the sheer force of the author's intelligence, deep knowledge of the subject matter, and honest application of theological analysis to enshrined Christian doctrines. A masterpiece from start to finish.

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Great History of the Historic City

Revisado: 05-01-22

A book of amazing detail and supreme knowledge of the twisting, turning, churning, and ultimately unsettled history of God's city, Jerusalem.

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Exceptional

Revisado: 11-06-21

Spectacular biography in scope and depth. President Grant is resurrected as a lively, flawed, brave, devoted, brilliant, and great man in the hands of author Chernow.

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Finest Biography of President Abraham Lincoln

Revisado: 05-02-18

I have read many books in regards to President Abraham Lincoln, including without limitation, "Lincoln and Chief Justice Taney Slavery, Secession, and the President's War Powers" by James F. Simon, "The Fiery Trial - Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery" by Eric Foner, and, of course, "Team of Rivals - The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, which I generally considered my favorite book concerning President Abraham Lincoln.

In frequent pursuit of books concerning President Lincoln, I discovered "Abraham Lincoln - The Prairie Years and The War Years" by Carl Sandburg which I consider to be the best biography of President Abraham Lincoln in existence. In fact, "Abraham Lincoln - The Prairie Years and The War Years" won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1940 which was richly deserved for what is undoubtedly a fantastic, unparalleled, riveting, thorough, and truly exceptional historical take on the life of the 16th President of the United States, President Abraham Lincoln.

This book is a must read for all President Lincoln enthusiasts as well as anyone and everyone who has serious interest in learning more about President Abraham Lincoln's life, his surprising and unimaginable rise to the greatest office in the land, as well as the trials and tribulations the President experienced as he guided the United States of America through the American Civil War (1861 to 1865), prevailing in said war, conquering the southern Confederate States, and ending the institution of slavery in the United States once and for all.

"Abraham Lincoln - The Prairie Years and The War Years" by Carl Sandburg presents President Abraham Lincoln as he was: a great human being, a great father, a great husband, a great leader, a visionary, and a truly great President of the United States who was deified by America upon his sudden and unexpected assassination by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. on April 14, 1865.

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Interesting Book

Revisado: 10-25-16

I found this to be a very interesting book about a relatively obscure president from the early 20th century. President Calvin Coolidge was very sucessful throughout his entire political career, including the presidency, and yet peculiarly he is largely forgotten. This book allows one to wonder if he should not be afforded the same consideration as say President Bill Clinton who also oversaw a very successful American economy during his tenure. Perhaps the opposite is true and President Clinton will join President Coolige and will end up largely forgotten by future historians.

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Interesting

Revisado: 12-16-15

Interesting and insightful speech by the great historian David McCullough. Well worth a read (listen) for those who read and enjoy American History.

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David McCullough at his best

Revisado: 12-16-15

My favorite book by David McCullough as it perfectly presents the overwhelming odds faced by the Founding Fathers in general and General George Washington in particular as they entered upon the great endeavor that was the American Revolutuon.

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Excellent

Revisado: 12-16-15

Fantastic book which provides great insight into the seminal early victories of the Continental Army under the direct leadership of General George Washington. This book, when coupled with David McCullough's "1776", will give any interested reader an excellent understanding of the mighty struggles and unbelievable achievements of the early American Revolution.

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