About this title: The author of the phenomenal "New York Times" bestseller "Don't Know Much About History" presents a collection of extraordinary stories, each detailing an overlooked episode that shaped the nation's destiny and character.
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Your search:Books»America's Hidden History: Untold Tales of the First Pilgrims, Fighting Women, and Forgotten Founders Who Shaped a Nation(93 available copies)
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Smithsonian
Date Published: 2008-05-01
ISBN-13:9780061118180ISBN:0061118184
Description: Very Good. *WITHDRAWN LIBRARY COPY* with customary stamps and stickers; No markings in text; Being sold on consignment for the library. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Smithsonian
Date Published: 2008-05-01
ISBN-13:9780061118180ISBN:0061118184
Description: Good. Nice book, withdrawn from the library with usual markings & very little wear. 100% Satisfaction before, during and after the sale. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Collins
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780061118180ISBN:0061118184
Description: Good. No dust jacket. Ex-library. A nice ex-library copy. Slightly used. Pages and cover have a few library markings and stickers. Mylar over dustjacket is a little discolored. Binding solid and tight. No creases. read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Like New. 2008-Paperback-May contain minor shelf-wear. Otherwise, volume un-read and in "As-New" condition. -Used-Like New-Hall Street Books proudly ships from Brooklyn, NY. All orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours, M-F. 100% money back No-Worry guarantee with expedited delivery and delivery confirmation available. read more
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780061118197ISBN:0061118192
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paper. Tight spine. Some edge wear. No stamps, tears, or loose pages. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 270 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Collins
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780061118180ISBN:0061118184
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Collins
Date Published: 2008
ISBN-13:9780061118180ISBN:0061118184
Description: New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory. read more
"This was a fun read. I breezed through it after having just completed some pretty heavy reading on the World Wars 1 and 2, followed by the Cold War. This resonated with me partly because the content often focused on Boston or other New England cities or towns. I wonder if the material would have been as interesting without the local ties? This book really just profiles a handful of people from the 1500s through the signing of the Constitution in the late 1700s. Its focus is their long forgotten (or intentionally concealed) role in the shaping of the New World. Queen Isabella, Hannah Dustin, Anne Hutchinson, George Washington, and Benedict Arnold are all profiled."
"I read this book as part of my research on the history of New England for a book that I am working on. I just love these types of history books that tell stories not normally covered in other history books. I reminded me of the book "Lies My Teacher Told Me." The writing was excellent and the stories were intriguing, giving me another look at the people and events you think that you already know but you do not! I recommend this book and books like this that tell the true stories not the watered down version so often recorded in school textbooks."
"This book was interesting in that it really reminds us that the 'Fathers of our Country" were real people with all the faults and foibles of people today.
George Washington's rough start in his firt military encounter was especially enlightening, not to mention forever debunking the cherry tree myth!"
"Read quickly while in the process of reading The Real George Washington- and I got the impression that he was not really all that impressed with George Washington. I really don't like it when people tend to put others on such high pedestal that they become "demi-gods" but I am more offended when people try to normalized them back again by pointing out in the worst possible light that they had faults. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams (founders), Abraham Lincoln- these were all just men- not overly exceptional except that when offered trials they approached them with honor, and courage instead of making excuses. They were amazing and insiprational because as "just men", they did phenominal things. We should not be looking at them as "demi-gods" but as men who showed us that we can do exceptional things, too if we can face our own trials with courage and honor instead of making excuses. Don't waste your time trying to humanize or normalize these great men just so you don't have to try as hard. If normal is being less than your very best and dissing those who were their best, then we obvioulsy haven't learned anything from any of these men. On a less preachy side, I loved the chapter about the women and unknown people in history that helped bring about this country- so I may have to read the book again to make sure that I didn't just mis-understand what he said about Washington."
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