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Johnson Paul - A History Of The American People - Paperback
Johnson Paul - A History Of The American People - Paperback
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Description: " As majestic in its scope as the country it celebrates. Johnson's theme is the men and women prominent and unknown whose energy vision courage and confidence shaped a great nation. It is a compelling antidote to those who regard the future with pessimism." Henry A. Kissinger Paul Johnson's prize - winning classic A History of the American People is an in - depth portrait of the American people covering every aspect of U. S. history from politics to the arts." The creation of the United States of America is the greatest of all human adventures " begins Paul Johnson's remarkable work. " No other national story holds such tremendous lessons for the American people themselves and for the rest of mankind." In A History of the American People historian Johnson presents an in - depth portrait of American history from the first colonial settlements to the Clinton administration. This is the story of the men and women who shaped and led the nation and the ordinary people who collectively created its unique character. Littered with letters diaries and recorded conversations it details the origins of their struggles for independence and nationhood their heroic efforts and sacrifices to deal with the 'organic sin of slavery and the preservation of the Union to its explosive economic growth and emergence as a world power. Johnson discusses contemporary topics such as the politics of racism education the power of the press political correctness the growth of litigation and the influence of women throughout history. Sometimes controversial and always provocative A History of the American People is one author's challenging and unique interpretation of American history. Johnson's views of individuals events themes and issues are original critical and in the end admiring for he is above all a strong believer in the history and the destiny of the American people.
Title: A History Of The American People
Author(s): Johnson Paul
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780060930349
Pages: 1104 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 2/17/1999
Description: " As majestic in its scope as the country it celebrates. Johnson's theme is the men and women prominent and unknown whose energy vision courage and confidence shaped a great nation. It is a compelling antidote to those who regard the future with pessimism." Henry A. Kissinger Paul Johnson's prize - winning classic A History of the American People is an in - depth portrait of the American people covering every aspect of U. S. history from politics to the arts." The creation of the United States of America is the greatest of all human adventures " begins Paul Johnson's remarkable work. " No other national story holds such tremendous lessons for the American people themselves and for the rest of mankind." In A History of the American People historian Johnson presents an in - depth portrait of American history from the first colonial settlements to the Clinton administration. This is the story of the men and women who shaped and led the nation and the ordinary people who collectively created its unique character. Littered with letters diaries and recorded conversations it details the origins of their struggles for independence and nationhood their heroic efforts and sacrifices to deal with the 'organic sin of slavery and the preservation of the Union to its explosive economic growth and emergence as a world power. Johnson discusses contemporary topics such as the politics of racism education the power of the press political correctness the growth of litigation and the influence of women throughout history. Sometimes controversial and always provocative A History of the American People is one author's challenging and unique interpretation of American history. Johnson's views of individuals events themes and issues are original critical and in the end admiring for he is above all a strong believer in the history and the destiny of the American people.
Title: A History Of The American People
Author(s): Johnson Paul
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780060930349
Pages: 1104 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 2/17/1999