History Debate

O’Hearn, Michael. History Debate. Part of the This or That Debate series. 2013. 32p. ISBN 978-1-4296-9274-8. Available at 909 OHE on the library shelves.

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be a medieval knight? How about being a samurai warrior? You may have considered this possibility, but have you ever compared the two of them? What would be benefits and drawbacks of each? This short books posits several scenarios that oppose two alternatives, each of which may not be that pleasant. For example, would you rather be on the Titanic as it is sinking or in the Hindenburg zeppelin as it is exploding in the air? Be sent to Alcatraz or to a medieval dungeon? Travel in an ancient Egyptian desert caravan or across the American West in a wagon? Read this book and make your own decision!