I've been reading Prof. Jill Lapore's extraordinary new history of the U.S., THESE TRUTHS. In Congress,tension and conflict were so great over the expansion issue, regarding Texas and war with Mexico, that fist fights broke out. Members carried knives and guns. Hey, all this chaos today is nothing ha ha!
This great book pops mythology and is a gripping history that refuses to sweep things like slavery under the rug. Magnificent book! If only more Americans were interested in their country's actual history ...
This great book pops mythology and is a gripping history that refuses to sweep things like slavery under the rug. Magnificent book! If only more Americans were interested in their country's actual history ...
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