Before the Civil War began, tensions from the North and South were rising. Between the Underground Railroad, helping escape slaves reach freedom, to new states forming and whether it would be a free state or a slave state, was hotly debated. On December 20, 1860, South Carolina succeeded from the Union, other states followed, … Continue reading 1861-1865 The Civil War
The western expansion is one of the most well-known eras in American History. Millions of people crossed the Appalachian Mountains, traveling into wild and uncharted land, fraught with danger. The Oregon Trail, the Santa Fe trail, massive Rocky Mountains, the California Gold Rush, seemingly endless plains, legendary mountain men, pioneers, outlaws, all these words stir … Continue reading 1830-1870 Westward Expansion
This was a very crucial era in American history. The Constitution was written, along with the Bill of Rights. George Washington became the first president of the United States. He was the only president ever to be elected unanimously. Following him were other great men who also had fought to create the United States, such … Continue reading 1790-1840 Early America
The American Revolution is one of my favorite eras in American history! There is something so thrilling, and so profound, about this era. I sometimes get chills reading about it. There were many things which led to the start of the war, the Stamp Act, the tax on tea, colonists being forbidden from having public … Continue reading 1764-1789 The Revolution
The Colonial Era is such an exciting time in American History! It is the beginning of our country! This is the Age of Discovery. Before 1492, America was unknown, no one knew it even existed. All of this changed when Christopher Columbus landed on islands south of Florida. After this discovery, several exploration expeditions set … Continue reading 1492-1763 The Colonial Era
My mom once told me that most of what she learned in History was from novels tucked under her desk. Now, she also told me that her high school history teacher had a habit of going off on tangents, and her class capitalized on this habit. She may or may not have learned a thing … Continue reading American History Through Christian Fiction
All avid readers of Christian Romance know one thing: There are certain story arcs that we just love to read. Sometimes, you pick up a book and love it so much, you want to read more like it. So here, for your ever-growing TBR "to be read" pile, are a list of titles that include … Continue reading Great Christian Fiction About: Convenient Marriages
Recently, I put together a post with some of my favorite historical romances. So I feel that it's only fair I create a similar post for contemporary. Now, I will admit that I don't read nearly as much contemporary as I do historical, but I can put together a list of ten. Many of these … Continue reading Top 10 Contemporary Christian Romances
Now, so this doesn't sound redundant, I have created a page within my website where my favorite books of all time are listed, but I feel as though a post directed at my favorite historical reads would be useful. I only just got back from the Mount Hermon Christian Writers' Conference and I always feel … Continue reading Top 10 Favorite Christian Historical Romances
At one point in my life - years ago now - I used to inhale books like they were air. I would ready almost anything I could get my hands on. That is until writing ruined me. It's also what made me into a reviewer. All that to say - I don't know how to … Continue reading You’re Reading It Wrong
Emily Bergstrom 