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A wonderful magazine for Civil War buffs!
I've been a faithful subscriber to "America's Civil War" since 1993, and I'd say that it's easily one of the best history-related magazines in existence. I read each issue cover-to-cover, even the letters to the editor. Long after I first started studying the Civil War almost 15 years ago, I'm still learning a lot from this and other magazines like "Civil War Times Illustrated" (which is also great). In each issue of "America's Civil War" you can find a variety of articles in the following categories: personality (which focuses on a specific soldier of officer), eyewitness to war (great first-hand accounts from both soldiers and civilians), men and materiel (weapons and equipment), reviews, commands (focuses on individual units), preservation (of artifacts and historic sites), and of course several articles which can cover a wide range of topics, from battles and leaders to politics and slavery. Although I wish more would be written about the neglected Western Theater, I feel that the articles cover most aspects of the war very well. I love the artwork and outstanding maps that accompany the articles. And, "America's Civil War" is all about pleasing the readers. Back in 1997 I mailed in a questionnaire from "America's Civil War" after writing that my favorite issue had a great article on the famous Irish Brigade. A few months later a new article on the Irish Brigade (by the very same author) appeared in their magazine and I was very impressed by this. Bottom line: if you are a Civil War buff this magazine is just what you need!

Magazine is interesting, the subscription was bogus.
I found the magazine to have interesting stories and history.The part I didn't care for was the way in which my subscription was sent.I received all of my years worth of issues in about three months.They sent me several back issues which was a little annoying.

More history than you can shake a bayonet at
If you are a civil war buff this mag is for you.

Many details on many little known facts all easy to read and a pleasure for the eyes.It manages not only to avoid repeating the same stories over and over, but it brings you fresh perspectives that the avgerage history doesn't hit.

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America, Past and Present
American Heritage is a fine magazine brought to us by the same publishers who bring us Forbes Magazine. It is a magazine that examines history in all shapes and forms, examining past events and cultural changes that have shaped the American nation.

One thing about this magazine that you will notice right away is that it is not just a magazine about American political history or the type of history that you remember from your school days. It does talk about this type of history, but it also includes stories about music, art, and other topics, breaking them apart and explaining how and why things happened the way they did and how they compare to the present. It also points out facts from the past that are more obscure, making for some very stimulating reading.

Current events are also covered in this magazine, and in these instances, American Heritage discusses present- day phenomena from an intellectual and critical standpoint, often comparing it to similar events in the American past. This helps to keep the magazine current and more in- tune with important issues of the day.

History buffs will love this magazine, and so will those of an intellectual persuasion. The articles here are more thoughtful than other magazines and many of them require greater concentration. For these reasons, American Heritage is not really a casual reading type of publication. It is intended for those who like to read, think, discuss, and debate. It's one of my favorite magazines of its kind on the market today.

Wow!What a read!
I am "historically impaired".I enjoy hearing "stories" from our past but I can never remember who did what, when.Therefore I don't usually make time for history.Enter "American Heritage" magazine.It is not a tired old rag about the Revolutionary War or who was the best Civil War general.No, it is a magazine full of lively articles on UNUSUAL facts from our history.Get this magazine and get the scoop on the flu that killed a million, the fascinating story of a secret mountain masacre or the plan to play God by cleansing the "feeble minded".Who knew!!Subscribe and be riveted!

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superfantastic
I've been getting this magazine since it first came out years ago, and every issue is just as exciting as the first. It not only gives you the military aspect of events, but often goes into detail as to how and why these events occured, which is invaluable in itself. I can't wait for the next issue to come out, and wish it would come out more often. And the fact that it comes in hardcover format makes a nice presentation on my bookshelf. Thank you MHQ

Wide-ranging, thorough study of military history
MHQ is perhaps the most in-depth publication of military history that is regularly available.The range of subjects span from ancient history and the battles of the Greeks, Romans, Chinese and others, to what has happened in the last 15 years/ Desert Storm.

Most of the authors are very experienced, and the names of most of them can be found in your favorite bookstore's History section.Maps and photos help illustrate everything, and the magazine itself holds up a lot better with time than most thin-papered pages.It is surprisingly durable.

I have used this magazine many times in preapring material for my history classes, and while it can by dry in some points, and certain topics aren't always in my interest area, its scholarly and informative efforts make it a far better than average magazine in its scope and quality.In short, its biggest drawback may be its quarterly issuance, since it seems to not come out often enough.

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Easily the best political magazine in the country
In addition to The American Enterprise, I have subscribed in recent years to National Review, Weekly Standard, and Commentary. I find The American Enterprise easily the most impressive and enjoyable of the four. Many of their issues are simply tremendous.

There is something morbid and negative in many conservative magazines and books these days, but TAE is not one of them. There is great optimism, and balance, and historical wisdom in each issue. The angles are fresh and unhackneyed; I regularly read facts and arguments I have never, ever heard anywhere else. And I read a lot.

Best of all, the writing (and illustration) is beautiful. I have come to anticipate each issue, knowing that it will bring a feast for the mind. And a feast which is as refreshing in presentation as it is nourishing in content.

Looking back at this review, I'm kind of embarrassed at how I've gushed, but that's honestly how I feel about this publication. I've got to say I've never seen anything like The American Enterprise anywhere else. It is enormously smart and enjoyable.

Politics, Business and Culture - Factually Correct vs PC
Consistently, The American Enterprise Institute takes the lead in providing reasoned, researched and beautifully written opinion-forming commentary. In September 2002, The American Enterprise Magazine excoriated the fable of Campus Diversity with an eye opening analysis of the lopsided political leanings of university faculty.The result was a public debate in the editorial and letters pages of major "daily's" across the country. In December, the Continental Drift with Old Europe was profiled, spelling out the script subsequently followed by Chirac and Schroeder.2003 has provided a wonderful issue on the Civil War just in time for the release of Gods and Generals.George W. Bush selected the American Enterprise Institute to unveil his long term strategy for the Middle East, and once you become a reader of the magazine, you will know why.American Enterprise fellows include Lynne Cheney, Robert Bork, Dinesh D'Sousa, Christina Hoff Sommers, Jeanne Kirkpatrick and others.

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Wonderfully Written, Fun to read
This magazine is GREAT.It covers the things you may know in history, but also tells the 'whole story'.The stories cover from 1492 to Post WWII.This magazine is the only one I have found that tells the full whole history in a easy to read interesting format.I would reccomend it for all Americans who want to know the true interesting history of America and not the shallow 3 minute news driven or HollyWood slanted history.

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The most fulfilling magazine to read cover to cover
Even if you can only afford the time to read a sporadic issue here or there, this is by far the most gratifying magazine to read.

This is more like an encyclopedia of current events affecting out world than a magazine.The gamut of topics is amazing and can in one article cover a topic with comprehensive, excellent writing.The consistency of quality makes it a number once choice.

It continues to carry the most intriguing articles I have ever read.If you're thinking about a subscription- pick one up at a newstand and revel in the pages of information.Chances are good you'll be so impressed you won't hesitate to indulge in a subscription to satisfy your appetite for more.

Look forward to every issue
I started receiving Smithsonian magazine a few months ago.It was the best choice I could have made in selecting a magazine.I find myself reading the articles out loud to my husband.I want to read every article because I am afraid I am going to miss something.I am saving them so my young son can enjoy them when he is older.

We are impressed with every issue
Every issue we get, we say the same thing: "WOW! This is the best issue ever!! Just look at this article, and this one...."

We took a visit to the Smithsonian in Washington, hosting some guests from Germany who had the treasures of the mineral exhibit on their "must see first time to the US" list of attractions. We were a bit nonplussed by this--we didn't know that foreigners would be interested in the Smithsonian Museum. We spent an entire day, seeing just a small percentage of thenational treasures in this montsrous museum complex. While we were shopping in one of the gift shops, we were offered a membership. We signed up to support the Smithsonian and to get this magazine.

Recently, there was an article on Cambodia's huge temple complex Ankhor Wat (filmed in "Lara Croft"), an article on sled dogs and an article onthe Kansas-Nebraska Act, a key law that added to the tinder sparking the Civil War. And best of all, an article on Diane Arbus, the photographer who was famous for her portraits of seemingly ordinary people, somehow caught with an eye to freakishness or evil. Though I've been familiar with Arbus' work for year, this article had so much new information.

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For all those interested in world politics
I will give this publication five stars because it is one of the few magazines that has maintained its professional integrity without begging for a commercial outlook or seeking partisan funding.
Foreign Affairs has so far offered the most relevant articles by the world's top experts and decision makers. For instance, Foreign Affairs was the first magazine to publish Samuel Huntington's article The Clash of Civilizations in the early 1990s. The article, which Huntington later developed and published in a book, proved to be one of the most controversial ones and provoked a debate that has been going on until the day these lines were written.
The articles are more often than not comprehensive, simple and written by experts. This is not to say that all the published pieces are flawless. Yet, the articles are overall enlightening and a must-read for all those interested in world politics.
Finally, the book review section is particularly interesting, even though most of the articles there are brief. Publishers should consider giving more attention to the book market and offer more reviews on the politics books best sellers.

International affairs just a step away from the players
Over the last year, every issue of Foreign Affairs has been punctuated with significant essays from political and academic notables. The magazine also includes occasionally heated responses to previous essays and candid reviews of current books on international affairs. The publication frequently serves as a means for those aspiring to be in or recently pushed out of power in American government to express their views. Political figures such as Condeleeza Rice writing during the Clinton administration, former middle east envoy Dennis Ross (most recent issue), or Clinton National Security aid Strobe Talbot might fit into this category. Current executive or legislative eminences are much less frequent contributers - although Senator Chuck Hagel did provide a recent, but not especially enlightening, offering.

There were a number of informative articles in the last two publications of the magazine. Each issue had one particularly worthwhile essay. For November/December Gal Luft and Anne Korin wrote aboutunarmed oil tankers, narrow, crowded and poorly guarded sea lanes and what steps terrorists may have already taken to position themselves to exploit these vulnerabilities. In the January/February issue Edward Luttwak presents the first persuasive argument I've seen for immediate disengagement from Iraq. He explains convincingly how a withdrawal coupled with extremely deft diplomacy might shift the burden of establishing a stable Iraqi government from the US to Iraq's neighbors and provide the added bonus of an improved US image in the Muslim world and continental Europe.

Foreign Affairs is well worth the time of anyone who has an interest in becoming conversant with current political issues.

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My favorite subscription
My parents subscribed me to this magazine when I was 12. When I write this review I am now 19, and I am proud to say I am still a subscriber.

With each issue, Military History provides different articles on different time periods and events. It's not really based on any one war or time frame (which is refreshing considering that some historical sources are biased towards one area, such as the History Channel and WWII). I can't guarantee every article you read will be good (they are written by different contributers, after all) but those poor examples are only a minority compared to the others. They are on the whole very well detailed with maps and photos concerning each subject, and includes sources/references at the end.

The minor articles (Personality, Editor's Note, etc) are interesting too. Granted, I usually read them last, but as short anecdotes they are truly a joy to read - and some times will teach you facts you would have never guessed!

This is a great magazine for the armchair general or military history buff alike. It's also very affordable and comes out every month. That's a definite plus - you'll finish each issue quicker than they come!

Great magazine for the history enthusiast
I have only recieved a few issues of Military History, but I have been extrodinarily pleased.There is a very diverse selection of articles, so I am always learning something new.Topics range from specific individuals to whole forces, from book reviews to technichal equipment information.I have found that the writers generally assume that the reader has some advance knowledge of the subject, so this may not the best magazine for someone new to military history.Still, this magazine is well worth the money for anyone who truly has an interest in military history.