48 pages • 1 hour read
Jill LeporeThe Name of War
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Jill Lepore's The Name of War is acclaimed for its meticulous research and compelling narrative on King Philip's War. Critics praise Lepore's ability to interweave history with cultural analysis, though some find her dense prose challenging. Overall, it’s regarded as a thought-provoking exploration of identity, memory, and conflict in early American history.
Who Should Read The Name of War?
Readers who enjoy The Name of War by Jill Lepore are typically interested in American history, especially colonial and Native American studies. Fans of works like David Silverman's This Land Is Their Land or Charles Mann's 1491 will appreciate Lepore’s detailed exploration of King Philip’s War and its cultural ramifications.
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