This Grandpa Blogs2d ago
A parking garage. Late-night meetings. A secret that lasted decades. The story of Deep Throat is one you won't forget.
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Ekimellnea4d ago
Dive into the story behind 9/11 with The Looming Tower. Discover how al-Qaeda rose and the failures that let it happen.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/looming-tower/
This Grandpa BlogsMar 5
If you want a simple path into Irish history, this Easter Rising review makes a strong start.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/easter-rising-book-review/
Easter Rising Book Review – Insight into the 1916 Rebellion

This Easter Rising book review gives a clear look at the 1916 revolt, its leaders, and its impact on Irish independence.

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This Grandpa BlogsMar 4
Looking for a gripping nonfiction read? The Looming Tower by Lawrence Wright traces al-Qaeda, intelligence failures, and 9/11.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/looming-tower/
The Looming Tower Review – Wright on Al-Qaeda and 9/11

The Looming Tower review explores Al-Qaeda’s rise and the failures that led to 9/11.

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Culture | The Guardian USMar 4
Chasing Freedom by Simukai Chigudu review – a powerful memoir of postcolonial unease https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/mar/04/chasing-freedom-by-simukai-chigudu-review-a-powerful-memoir-of-postcolonial-unease #AutobiographyAndMemoir #PoliticsBooks #Books #HistoryBooks #Culture
Chasing Freedom by Simukai Chigudu review – a powerful memoir of postcolonial unease

A historian and exponent of ‘Rhodes must fall’ explores how political liberation doesn’t always bring personal freedom

The Guardian
This Grandpa BlogsFeb 26
History friends! This book tells the story of the famous U-2 spy plane that got shot down over Russia in 1960. Real-life spy drama at its best!
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Culture | The Guardian USFeb 25
‘A partisan and politician’: Abraham Lincoln and the art of the deal https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/25/abraham-boss-lincoln-book-president #PoliticsBooks #AbrahamLincoln #HistoryBooks #UsPolitics #Books #Culture #UsNews
‘A partisan and politician’: Abraham Lincoln and the art of the deal

New book Boss Lincoln takes a fresh look at a well-studied political figure, showing him to be a master of party politics

The Guardian
This Grandpa BlogsFeb 25
The book dives into how settlers moved into the West Bank and Gaza. Some were driven by ideology, others by government policy.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/the-accidental-empire-review-israeli-settlements-history/
This Grandpa BlogsFeb 21
From Holocaust survivor's child to Mossad chief—Meir Dagan's life story will grip you. He stopped Iran's nuclear program and hunted terrorists across the globe. Read our review now.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/architect-of-espionage-review/
Architect of Espionage Review: Meir Dagan's Mossad Story

Architect of Espionage review explores how Meir Dagan built Mossad into a strike-first force. Read our full book analysis here.

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This Grandpa BlogsFeb 21
Want to know how false narratives shaped U.S.–Iran relations? This review breaks it down clearly.
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https://thisgrandpablogs.com/cia-iran-crisis-book-review/
CIA Iran Crisis Book Review and Key Insights

A clear review of the CIA Iran Crisis, tracing the 1953 coup, rising tension, and lasting impact on U.S.–Iran relations.

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