- Hardcover: 704 pages
- Publisher: Harper; Anv edition (Jun 13 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0061960535
- ISBN-13: 978-0061960536
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.3 x 4.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 953 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #762,662 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Here, celebrating the twentieth anniversary of its debut as a New York Times bestseller, is the revised, updated, and expanded edition of the classic anti-textbook that changed the way we look at history.
First published two decades ago, when the "closing of the American mind" was in the headlines, Don't Know Much About® History proved Americans don't hate history—just the dull version that was dished out in school. With wit and irreverence, in question-and-answer form, Don't Know Much About® History took readers on a rollicking ride through more than five hundred years of American history, from Columbus's voyages to recent events. The book became an instant classic and has sold more than 1.6 million copies.
Now Davis has brought his groundbreaking work up to the present, including the history of an "Era of Broken Trust," from the end of the Clinton administration through the recent Great Recession. This additional material covers the horrific events of 9/11 and the rise of conspiracy theorists, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Hurricane Katrina and the failure of the New Orleans levees, the global financial meltdown, the election of Barack Obama, and the national controversy of same-sex marriage.
For history buffs and history-phobes alike, for longtime fans who need a refresher course, and for a new generation of Americans who are still in the dark about America's past, Davis shows once more why People magazine said, "Reading him is like returning to the classroom of the best teacher you ever had."
About the Author
Kenneth C. Davis is the New York Times bestselling author of A Nation Rising; America's Hidden History; and Don't Know Much About® History, which spent thirty-five consecutive weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, sold more than 1.6 million copies, and gave rise to his phenomenal Don't Know Much About® series for adults and children. A resident of New York City and Dorset, Vermont, Davis frequently appears on national television and radio and has been a commentator on NPR's All Things Considered. He blogs regularly at www.dontknowmuch.com.
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Loved This Book, Sep 15 2011
By Dougherty - Published on Amazon.com
Audio versions are always my first choice in books ... I loved listening to this wonderful book. First, it reminded me of a favorite History teacher from my early high school days who's teaching method was to offer stories similiar to the vignettes presented in Don't Know Much About ... Perhaps that predisposed me to the author's style.But, the work involved in the time span and capturing highlights of each era just spurred additional historical reading choices for me. The encapsulated view broadened rather than distilled my interest. The narrators (including the author) are fresh and engaging.
For those of you who think history is a dry topic ... think again. DD@Phila
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Great for the Amateur, Dec 8 2011
By Mr. Gookin - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Don't Know Much About History Anniversary Edition: Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned (Hardcover)
Look, is this an in-depth dissertation for the phd historian? No. Is it a great, entertaining, knowledgeable read for those to want to brush up on their history because they didn't pay attention in school, or just have a renewed interested in the topic? Yes.It's broken up into sections/questions, so it's a great read in terms of getting bits at a time - or if you want to dig in for the long haul, you can do that as well.
I'm a 30 year-old college grad who wished he paid more attention in high school/college, and I thoroughly enjoyed this book and now feel smarter than all my friends!
Want to really know what happened with Columbus, WW1, WW2, Vietnam, Nixon, Bush, Obama? Want to get the highlights and facts and important base-line knowledge? Check this out! It's worth it.
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History can be fun, April 28 2012
By betty - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Don't Know Much About History Anniversary Edition: Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned (Hardcover)
I love all of the "Don't Know Much About....." Kenneth C. Davis books that I've read so far. He makes learning fun!
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