America's Hidden History: Untold Tales of the First Pilgrims, Fighting Women, and Forgotten Founders Who Shaped a Nation - Brossura

Davis, Kenneth C.

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ISBN 10: 0061562882 ISBN 13: 9780061562884

Casa editrice: Harperluxe, 2008

Riassunto

Collects lesser-known historical events that significantly impacted America's development in the years prior to Washington's inauguration, in a volume that considers such subjects as the nation's real first pilgrims, the coming-of-age of Queen Isabella, and the lesser-known aspects of the first Thanksgiving. By the author of Don't Know Much About History. (History -- United States)

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PRAISE FOR AMERICA’S HIDDEN HISTORY: “[M]errily removes the whitewash from an often-bland concept of the past, peeling people from their statues with tales of how some of the most famous Americans of whom you never heard shaped our nation.” (Associated Press)

“With his witty and irreverent view of this country’s Colonial and revolutionary past, [Davis] ably shows that the success or failure of isolated events can have national and international consequences. May we expect a sequel to this delightful effort?” (Library Journal)

“Davis’ engaging treatment is spicy but judicious...the book is far superior to standard high-school treatments, and a valuable reference for students young and old.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Once again Ken Davis proves that what you don’t know can be shocking. Do yourself a favor. Read this book.” (Richard M. Cohen, author of Strong at the Broken Places)

“You’ll learn lots in this engaging book of true, and often important, stories from U.S. history. These aren’t the tales you’ll find in most textbooks.” (Joy Hakim, author of A History of US)

“Writing from a rich font of scholarship, seasoning the facts with wit, irony and a novelist’s eye for telling detail, Kenneth C. Davis has conjured back to life some of the most fascinating figures of America’s founding decades. ” (Ron Powers, co-author of Flags of Our Fathers)

L'autore:

Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of A Nation Rising; America's Hidden History; and Don't Know Much About® History, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 1.6 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don't Know Much About® series for adults and children. A resident of New York City and Dorset, Vermont, Davis frequently appears on national television and radio and has been a commentator on NPR's All Things Considered. He blogs regularly at www.dontknowmuch.com.

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• Editore: Harperluxe
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0061562882
• ISBN 13: 9780061562884
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 347