Review: A Must Read Book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 16, 2013
This is a must read for every person who drowsed during history class. No one will be bored. Mark Ledbetter diligently researched the inchoactive formation of our republic, from early dating lists of presidents, banking and trading, militia conscription, with battles fought,  to well thought out plans of federation.We learn about the East India Company, where forts were located, and why, to elaborating on the American Revolution, the French and Indian War, the Thirty Year War, even to naming generals, admirals and commodities.Without bring overwhelmed, we learn about Acts of Congress, Acts of Parliament, the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, Declaration of the Rights of Man, Implied Powers, even to, the Inaugural Addresses of Thomas Jefferson and James MadisonLedbetter whets curiosity as he explains the details of founding thoughts and rules formulated, then formalized, by our forefathers. He lays bare the facts about early banking systems. The success, and failures, of free trade, the committing of land speculation and expansion, why, and how, the French and Indians were involved on our early wars and settlements.Mark Ledbetter is a historian. His comprehensive facts and their ramifications nothing short of phenomenal. This Forgotten History, Part 1 should be required reading in our schools.