The Landmark History Of The American People: From Plymouth to the Moon

Synopsis

This is an in-depth portrait of a great people, from their fragile origins through 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 and its sole superpower. Johnson discusses such contemporary topics as the politics of racism, education, Vietnam, the power of the press, political correctness, the growth of litigation, and the rising influence of women. He sees Americans as a problem-solving people and the story of America as "essentially one of difficulties being overcome by intelligence and skill, by faith and strength of purpose, by courage and persistence... Looking back on its past, and forward to its future, the auguries are that it will not disappoint humanity."

This challenging narrative and interpretation of American history by the author of many distinguished historical works is sometimes controversial and always provocative. Johnson’s views of individuals, events, themes, and issues are original, critical, and admiring, for he is, above all, a strong believer in the history and the destiny of the American people.

Copyright:

1987

Book Details

Book Quality:

Excellent

ISBN-13:

9780394891200

Publisher:

Random House Children's Books

Date of Addition:

10/08/18

Copyrighted By:

Daniel J. Boorstin

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Textbooks

Grade Levels:

Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade

Submitted By:

Daproim Africa

Proofread By:

Daproim Africa

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.