Burrowing into Books

Sydney M. Williams burrowingintobooks.blogspot.com Burrowing into Books “American Dialogue: The Founders and Us”, Joseph J. Ellis May 27, 2019 “ The study of history is an ongoing conversation between past and present from which we all have much to learn .”                                                                                                 Joseph J. Ellis (1943-)                                                                                                 American Dialogue: The Founders and Us The study of history allows us to better understand – not to idolize or condemn, not to excuse or justify – the past. It provides us the ability to debate today’s issues, many of which have roots in years long ago. As Joseph Ellis explains, the U.S. was founded on paradoxes: A Declaration of Independence was declared; a Constitution was drafted and confirmed; a government of three co-equal branches was formed. Yet slavery would be the fu

Sydney M. Williams www.burrowingintobooks.blogspot.com    May 14, 2019 Burrowing into Books “The Golden Hour,” by Beatriz Williams “‘ The golden hour ,’ Wilfred waves his hand at the sun, “… that’s when everything looks   the most beautiful, just before the sun sets. This luminous air turning everything to gold .’”                                                                                                             Beatriz Williams                                                                                                             The Golden Hour Good historical fiction, when thoroughly researched and well written, serves a purpose straight history cannot. It allows the reader to see events within the context of the time and norms then present. Doing so allows the reader to better know the era. When real people mingle with fictional characters, it helps better understand the behavior of the former. Beatriz Williams has become a