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  "textContent": "This is how I wound up reading 50 books about the American Revolution in seven months. Yes, I am insane. In November 2025, after viewing Ken Burns & Co.’s six-episode, 12-hour documentary, The American Revolution, I realized I didn’t know … Continue reading →\n\nThe post 50 Books I Read After Watching The American Revolution Documentary appeared first on The Icarian.",
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