American History Revised: 200 Startling Facts That Never Made It Into the History Books
Description
This spirited re-examination of American history delves into our past to expose hundreds of startling facts that never made it into the textbooks, and highlights how little-known people and events played surprisingly influential roles in the great American story. We tend to think of history as settled, set in stone, but American History Revised reveals a past that is filled with ironies, surprises, and misconceptions. Living abroad for twelve years gave author Seymour Morris, Jr. the opportunity to view his country as an outsider and compelled him to examine American history from a fresh pe...
ISBN(s)
038536492X, 9780385364928
