Where would you recommend someone start? I mean... I live in America. Minnesota to be more specific. There were people here right where I live now bootlegging. It's crazy to think that these things were going on. When my day to day life is so.. small.
It's humbling. You know? I really want to learn more. How do you find what is interesting? How do you study more?
It all seems so overwhelming. I want to learn more. Specifically about the characters and the people. Less about weapons. I want to learn about the women and the movers and shakers.
I'm a woman, so... I want to learn about the women I guess. Could I get some help narrowing it down or even some books or movies just to dip my toes in?
Thanks... In some ways I'm just venting and expressing my excitement. Please forgive my rambling. And also help me out just a bit. Please.
Where to start is a great question! You mentioned Minnesota and women so as far as American Women's History goes, the textbook "Through Women's Eyes - An American History" is a great book. It was assigned to me when I took History of the American Woman. It does a pretty good job of explaining the history of Ameica but from the perspective of women. For example, while war was still significant in the lives of women at the time, individual battles weren't. Instead, making sure their homes, families, and communities were secure while their husbands were off fighting was more important to them than the tactics of a battle.
That is a very basic example. I'm sure there are other people here that are more qualified in the subject than I though. Regardless, I found it a very interesting read even for a textbook.