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Yiftach Ofek's avatar

This was a fascinating conversation. I learned a tremendous amount. I am sorry I got to it so late. But I am so happy I did!

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Montana Classical College's avatar

Thanks, Yiftach! Much appreciated.

We did a second round and had Will Tanner join in as well: https://montanaclassicalcollege.substack.com/p/mckinley-tariffs-and-trump

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Great Power Policy Journal's avatar

Great conversation. I recently read ‘Gangsters of capitalism’ which is a garbage book, do not read. And the leftist journalist totally side steps Pulitzers role in causing the war.

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Montana Classical College's avatar

Thank you! I haven't read that book. BigTuna had some great things to say about the causes of the war.

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Great Power Policy Journal's avatar

The author Katz, also ends the book on a TDS rant. Do not buy or support this guy.

Did BigTuna recommend any books on this era?

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BigTuna's avatar

The best book on McKinley, which I mentioned, is H Wayne Morgan’s “William McKinley and his America.” On the Gilded Age, I’m not sure. I have a couple good recommendations for the Spanish-American War, but not the whole era writ large.

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