[Gocamino] Judging Spanish history from a modern perspective

[Linda McInnis]

What you say is quite valid, which is why, I think, it is so important to 
read histories from many varied perspectives to at least try to get a 
clearer picture of what might have actually happened.  Because, after all, 
history is always written through the eyes and opinion of someone trying to 
re-create it.  And even if there are "eye-witness" accounts of events, those 
accounts are always told through the beliefs and preferences of the 
observer.  I appreciate all the recommendations here and hope to be able to 
work through them as life and time permit.

Thank you all so much,

Linda in Colorado

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From: "Beth Williamson" <betwil62 at live.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 5:48 PM
To: <gocamino at oakapple.net>
Subject: [Gocamino] Judging Spanish history from a modern perspective

>
> Civil wars are always quite uncivil.  The history of the Americans who 
> fought for the republic is interesting.
>