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2006-12-15 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Citations Recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Posted by mrp 2006-12-15 18:26|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I can personally recommend the writings of the English historian Paul Johnson. I have four of his histories -- of Christianity, Judaism, the 20th century, and of art. Each changed my understanding of the subject and filled in a great many blank places in my knowledge... mostly blanks I didn't realize were there. In fact, I had to buy a hardcover copy of his History of Christianity, because the paperback is falling apart. ;-) The only historian I have more of is Hendrik van Loon, whose illustrations are nearly as charming and idiosyncratic as his text.

Posted by trailing wife 2006-12-15 20:56|| 2006-12-15 20:56|| Front Page Top

#2 Yes on Paul Johnson. And I admire some of the other recipients: Bill Safire, Natan Shransky, and David McCollough.

Posted by mrp 2006-12-15 21:06|| 2006-12-15 21:06|| Front Page Top

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