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Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Paperback, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD (Abridged), Audio Cassette (Unabridged)
Book Description:
From Columbus's voyage to the Iran-Contra affair, author Kenneth C. Davis carries the reader on a rollicking ride through 600 years of Americana. With wit, candor and fascinating facts, he explodes long-held myths and misconceptions -- revealing the very human side of history that the textbooks neglect. Written in a question and answer format and organized chronologically, this book answers such burning questions as: "Why did Aaron Burr shoot Alexander Hamilton?" and "How did a dead archduke in Sarajevo get America into a World War?".
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Genres:
- History >> World >> General
- History >> Historical Study >> Reference
- History >> Americas >> United States >> General
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Susan H. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Non Fiction, this book is a wealth of American History. By using the index it is possible to look up specific details of American History. The book is set up in chronological order and an easy read.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
A humorous recap of history. Entertaining.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Terrific view of American History from the point of view of REAL people. Loved it!
Bobbie L. (
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I'm a history buff so I really enjoyed this book. From the cover...from Columbus's voyage to the Clinton administration, author Kenneth C. Davis carries the reader on a rollicking ride through 600 years of Americana. With wit, candor and fascinating facts, he explodes long-held myths and misconceptions-revealing the very human side of history that the textbooks neglect.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
A question and answer book about American History - a great reference book.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Wonderful, easy-to-read history book. Read straight through, browse by topic, or look things up. Nice book.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Funny, funny, funny!!! Easy reading...pick up read and laugh...repeat when needed.
Please Rate these Book Reviews
Everyone should read this book. It's amazing what I never heard in school. Sheds an interesting light on current political affairs.
Not terribly impressed. "Lies My Teacher Told Me" and Howard Zinn's "People's History" are MUCH better IMO.
NB: My copy w/this ISBN came from another member and has a diff cover. It is not brand new - but very readable.
Some adjectives from the reviews quoted on the back cover: quirky, fun, sardonic, accurate, significant. From Columbus to Iran-Contra, this book is organized by questions, such as Where did the Underground Railway run? and What was the scandal over teapot dome?
Got to page 25, then quit reading it about 10 years ago. Maybe its a good book, but I don't know.
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