Tag Archives: history

Thoughts on Hitler’s Demise

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Jim Spiegel

I’m a big fan of Quentin Tarantino films, as is probably apparent to regular readers of this blog.  I am especially fond of his most recent effort, Inglourious Basterds (see my October 29, 2009 post for a full review), which … Continue reading →

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Is Busyness the Modern Cross to Bear?

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Amy Spiegel

History is a fascinating business:  to see, with the 20/20 vision of the present, the themes of years past; to study eras from beginning to end with the comfortable assurance that you have already read the last page of the … Continue reading →

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