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History Magazine
Studio : Moorshead Magazines Ltd
by Moorshead Magazines Ltd
Publisher : Moorshead Magazines Ltd
Availability : Usually ships in 2 to 4 months and eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
Number of Issues : 6
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 1 review)
Our Price : $22.00
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Product Description |
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Written from a North American perspective, this magazine provides broad overviews and detailed examinations of the past. Features informative and insightful articles and stories on exploration, innovation, war, government, the arts, etc. Also, includes colorful maps and illustrations. |
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The Best All-Around History Magazine Out There |
And I truly believe that!
I began my subscription to this magazine a month before the first issue even came out - sight unseen. I knew, from the original description, that it was exactly what I was looking for.
Where most magazines seem to cover late 19th century and twentieth century life, History Magazine delves into the more distant past - not being afraid to study everyday life from 300, 400, 500, and even 1000 years ago. The variety of history between each cover astounds me. For example, in the most recent issue (as I write this) - January 2008 - there are articles on New Year's Eve 1907, the history of the game Ping Pong, happenings in the decade of the 1610's, hairwork jewelry, facts and folklore about the Liberty Bell, the mystery of the ghost ship Mary Celeste, and numerous other articles.
It's evident that the articles are written by folks with a passion for the past, although they do not tend to get too detailed - (thank God!) - and stodgy like so many others.
History Magazine tends to lean heavily on American History with a good wealth of world history thrown in, which, again, is exactly what I like. It also covers everyday life - social history - even what can be considered mundane (the history of the fountain pen can be found in the most recent issue as well). But, other history magazines tend to over-look these things, and that's why I continue to subscribe.
I suppose the schooled history majors may thumb their collective noses at such an appealing magazine, due to the fact that it's a great bathroom reader, but for those of you who would like their history presented in an entertaining style, without all of the stodginess thrown in, I recommend this magazine. |
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