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A History of the American People by Johnson, Paul, 1928- is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is A History of the American People about?

"The creation of the United States of America is the greatest of all human adventures," begins Paul Johnson's remarkable new American history. "No other national story holds such tremendous lessons, for the American people themselves and for the rest of mankind." Johnson's history is a reinterpretation of American history from the first settlements to the Clinton administration. It covers every aspect of U.S. history - politics; business and economics; art, literature, and science; society and customs; complex traditions and religious beliefs. The story is told in terms of the men and women who shaped and led the nation and the ordinary people who collectively created its unique character. Wherever possible, letters, diaries, and recorded conversations are used to ensure a sense of actuality. Johnson's history presents John Winthrop, Roger Williams, Anne Hutchinson, Cotton Mather, Franklin, Tom Paine, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Madison from a fresh perspective. It emphasizes the role of religion in American history and how early America was linked to England's history and culture and includes incisive portraits of Andrew Jackson, Chief Justice Marshall, Clay, Linco

Who reads A History of the American People?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Johnson, Paul, 1928-
Publisher
New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers
Published
2001
Language
EN
ISBN
9780060168360
Category
history
Subjects
History, Humanities
Rating
4.07 / 5 (81 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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