Review Of Forgotten Famine By University Of Dubuque College Papers

Review Of 'Forgotten Famine' By University Of Dubuque College Papers'Forgotten Famine' by University of Dubuque College Papers is a must for all academic and history buffs. The world is changing and these books represent the history of our civilization by recounting some of the most important events in our nation's history. Whether you are an educator, historian, or someone interested in world history, this book is a must have.The first two hundred years of the United States of America and the early part of the Twentieth Century is represented in these two hundred and forty pages of books. Many of the different themes of our nation are discussed and presented. In fact, the cover of 'Forgotten Famine' states that the book is about 'change'. Change as it relates to race, religion, sex, nation, and the rise and fall of American Industry.It is important for students need to know more about what occurred before their time. How they can better understand our history and present. 'Forgotten Famine' allows them to do so. The student can not only learn from the texts, but they will also learn by experiencing the pictures included with the text. This helps to capture the essence of the text better than just reading.The illustrations included are truly magnificent. The museum style layout gives you the feeling of being in a museum. The illustrations include artifacts, maps, and text. There are also historical text in this book.The illustrations include things such as the New England blimp, the world's first white Christmas, civil war battles, and much more text references. The illustrations are the focal point of the text, and have been for many centuries. Some of the text was not included in the original manuscript.There are many problems with the 'Forgotten Famine'. First of all the book is very short. I am sure there were many people who would have loved this book, but it just does not cover enough history or the current situation. One chapter ends with a bang, where i t seems that someone got up and left and never came back.The second problem with 'Forgotten Famine' is the way that the history is portrayed. Students are not presented with much history. While the topics covered are important and entertaining, it does not inspire them to continue studying about our past and studying for the US History Test.Remember that when the world changes, the school you attend changes. 'Forgotten Famine' should be used as a guide on what you should study to prepare for the US History Test and help you become a better educated person.