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Jan 29, 2021 · A list of essential and acclaimed books on various topics and periods of American history, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights Movement. Each book is briefly introduced with a summary and a link to buy it online.
Nov 23, 2016 · Brent Glass, former director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, shares his top five books on American history. He explains how these books reflect the themes, chronology, and geography of the country’s story.
Jun 27, 2006 · 44 Best Books on American History. Best Books on American History. Explore the rich tapestry of America's past with these influential books on American history. Discover the narratives and insights that rank at the top of reading lists from esteemed publications and history blogs.
- 1491. By Charles C. Mann. This must-read blend of history and science contends that the common understanding of life in the Americas before the arrival of European explorers is almost completely wrong.
- The Island at the Center of the World. By Russell Shorto. With wit and style, Shorto documents life in 17th-century New Netherland, and its capital, New Amsterdam, revealing the Dutch colony’s influence on the American character.
- Washington's Crossing. By David Hackett Fischer. Memorialized in Emanuel Leutze’s iconic—but historically inaccurate—painting, the December 1776 assault on Hessian troops stationed in Trenton, New Jersey was a crucial victory for George Washington and the Continental Army following a string of devastating defeats in New York.
- Founding Brothers. By Joseph J. Ellis. As Ellis makes clear, the decades that followed the American Revolution and the Constitutional Convention were anything but tranquil.
Nov 30, 2021 · A list of the most notable history books published in 2021, ranging from ancient cities to opioid epidemic. Learn about the past and present of the U.S. and the world through stories of clocks, justice, art and more.
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Browse and discover books about the history of America, from prehistory to the present. Find new releases, bestsellers, lists, and recommendations for fiction and nonfiction readers.
Nov 17, 2015 · A People's History of the United States Paperback – November 17, 2015. by Howard Zinn (Author) 4.7 15,082 ratings. See all formats and editions. Great on Kindle. Great Experience. Great Value.
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