Musings of a Bookish Historian

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An historian & bibliophile writing about American & European history through bimonthly topical posts, book reviews, and informative articles. May contain occasional sarcasm, self-deprecation, and cats.

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About Amy Turner

Bibliophile & historian. Learning & IT professional in academia. MA in Public History, Master of Library & Information Science. Anglophile. Wanderluster. Writer. Drinks iced coffee in below-zero temps. Distinct Wisconsinese accent.

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