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Whether providing comprehensive overviews or focusing on specific incidents or decades, books in the American History category aim to illuminate the complexities of the nation's past, offering readers insights into the events that have defined the American experience and the context for its ongoing evolution.
Explore the rich tapestry of America's past with these influential books on American history. Discover the narratives and insights that rank at the top of reading lists from esteemed publications and history blogs. Recommendations from 28 articles, Bill Gates, J. K. Rowling, Michael Moore and 60 others.
The books on this list are considered some of the most essential and best books on American history. NOTE: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. 1. A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn.
Want to look beyond the most common myths about American history and get to the truth about our country’s past? To help you out, we’ve created a well-rounded reading list that offers a wide-ranging history of the United States, as told from different perspectives.
Which are the best books on American history? Brent Glass, Director Emeritus of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, the world’s largest museum devoted to telling the story of America, chooses five standout books in a crowded field. Interview by Sophie Roell, Editor
Academics, historians, and critics continue to turn out revelatory books on American history, reshaping the country’s understanding of its own past by uncovering new details, or tracing...
These essential books recount the history of the United States in its most pivotal moments, from the arrival of European explorers to the Vietnam War. Each U.S. history book is illuminating, entertaining, and, above all, an unforgettable read.
Conceived under the general editorship of one of the leading American historians of our time, C. Vann Woodward, The Oxford History of the United States blends social, political, economic, cultural, diplomatic, and military history into coherent and vividly written narrative.
We've researched and ranked the best american history books in the world, based on recommendations from world experts, sales data, and millions of reader ratings. Learn more. Featuring recommendations from Malcolm Gladwell, Charles T. Munger, Walter Isaacson, and 216 other experts.
We’ve rounded up some of the best American history books to help you get a handle on the country. Perhaps the definitive work of non-fiction about the American War of Independence, and the...