American History -- ASAP: As Simple as Possible

By Alan Axelrod

For people who want to fill their educational gaps, this accessible nuts-and-bolts primer to American history is written A.S.A.P.--As Simple As Possible. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735203059
• ISBN13: 9780735203051
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Prentice Hall Press
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.6" x 1.0" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

A Pleasant Surprise

I have received my graduate education in the United States. Certainly, I've been exposed to various aspects of American history; however, I've never taken an American history class. Therefore, I was looking for a book that could connect the facts, fill in the gaps, and give a coherent overview of the history of the United States. This inexpensive book has exceeded all my expectations. It can be read in a few afternoons, and it presents facts in such an engaging way that they stick in your mind almost effortlessly. Most importantly, it builds an instant conceptual framework. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who has come to the U.S. from another country and wants to consider himself/herself an educated person, but has no intention to study American history in detail. This is not the author's fault, but I found the description of the last few decades depressing. I thought it was only the last three years. Anyway, I'm optimistic that one day this country will again be the world's beacon of wisdom and truth.