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Review: Rethinking America From Empire to Republic by John M. Murrin

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

In the introduction, Andrew Shankman narrows down the one word that has driven the history career of Dr. John M. Murrin; “Anglicization.” (page 1).  This process happened in a period of approximately 60 years, as the colonists along the eastern … Continue reading →

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War of Jenkins’ Ear and the Washington Connection

Posted on May 30, 2016 by

Propaganda, imperial ambitions, and one small ear caused a flare-up in the New World between the European powers of Great Britain and Spain. In one of the most comical, bewildering, and interesting causes for war, the conflict known as the … Continue reading →

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