American History

[Quarks Lobes]

What are some of the good books out there that give a broad overview of the history of the united states?

I actually read The PEople's History and the socialist pig zinn made me wanna vomit.

[johnrocks]

BasicGreatGuy had a thread on the books he and others recommend, not too long ago. If I can find it, I'll post it here.

[johnrocks]

Here it is...
http://forums.hannity.com/showthread.php?t=1200641

Welcome to the forum,btw.

[Cold_War_Warrior]

What are some of the good books out there that give a broad overview of the history of the united states?

I actually read The PEople's History and the socialist pig zinn made me wanna vomit.

A Patriot’s History of the United States
From Columbus’ Great Discovery to the War on Terror

Amazon link (http://www.amazon.com/Patriots-History-United-States-Columbuss/dp/1595230327/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1253570828&sr=1-1)

[freemind]

Here's is good book club for anyone interested. For $5.95 you can get the two-volume set The Debate on the Constitution and Thomas Jefferson: Writings.

http://www.loa.org/debate/

There's no obligation to but any other books, however they do have a good selection of titles and the books are very well made.