A History of the American People

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Summary: American History for History Nuts
Review: This book is simply the best book I have ever read on American history. Paul Johnson's writing style and unsurpassed grasp of research into demographic, political, religious, cultural, military and economic areas is woven into a masterful summary of the people and personalities which have shaped American history.

The narrative moves seemlessly from one important influence and time period to the next, challenging myths and legends of the founders and foundations of the American Republic and debunking current myths about recent political leaders.

America's uniqe culture and history and important place on the world stage is shown to be a result of the special culture of individual responsibliity and moral and religious underpinnings.

This book has driven me to buy and read the rest of Mr. Johnson's works.

If you buy one book on American history, is should be this one.