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Don't Know Much about History: Everything You Need to Know about American History But Never Learned (Don't Know Much About...)

by Kenneth C Davis

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Who really discovered America? What was "the shot heard 'round the world"? Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: Did he or didn't he?

From the arrival of Columbus through the bizarre election of 2000 and beyond, Davis carries readers on a rollicking ride through more than 500 years of American history. In this updated edition of the classic anti-textbook, he debunks, recounts, and serves up the real story behind the myths and fallacies of American history.

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Who really discovered America? What was "the shot heard 'round the world"? Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: Did he or didn't he?

From the arrival of Columbus through the bizarre election of 2000 and beyond, Davis carries readers on a rollicking ride through more than 500 years of American history. In this updated edition of the classic anti-textbook, he debunks, recounts, and serves up the real story behind the myths and fallacies of American history.

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This "anti-textbook" is a completely revised and updated version of the classic book that launched the Don't Know Much About( series.

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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
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Katy N. , May 7, 2007 (view all comments by Katy N. )
I was wandering through the store when I came across this book and thought - I don?t know nearly as much about the history of my country as I should. Don?t know much at all. I couldn't even name the original thirteen colonies. This is a book I can pick up anytime and read a little or read a lot. The writing is clear and concise and filled with interesting bits. Not just factoids but good reporting and explanations. The edition I have (2003) begins with Christopher Columbus and ends with an excerpt from the 2002 State of the Union address. The author includes ?must read? titles throughout the book for those who want more on the particular subject.
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ISBN:
9780060083823
Author:
Faulkner, Matt
Publisher:
Harper Perennial
Author:
Davis, Kenneth C.
Author:
by Kenneth C Davis
Subject:
United States - General
Subject:
People & Places - United States
Subject:
Reference - General
Subject:
History - United States/General
Subject:
General History
Subject:
US History-General
Copyright:
2003
Edition Description:
Trade PB
Series:
Don't Know Much about
Publication Date:
20040431
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
YES
Pages:
720
Dimensions:
8 x 5 x 0.73 in 10.64 oz
Age Level:
09-12
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"Synopsis" by , Who really discovered America? What was "the shot heard 'round the world"? Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings: Did he or didn't he?

From the arrival of Columbus through the bizarre election of 2000 and beyond, Davis carries readers on a rollicking ride through more than 500 years of American history. In this updated edition of the classic anti-textbook, he debunks, recounts, and serves up the real story behind the myths and fallacies of American history.
"Synopsis" by , This "anti-textbook" is a completely revised and updated version of the classic book that launched the Don't Know Much About( series.

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