Imperfect Past Volume II: More History in a New Light

By Charles F. Bryan Jr.

Book Overview

History occupies a paradoxical and problematic place in contemporary American culture. Numerous commentators argue that we face a growing crisis of historical amnesia and that Americans do not value and support history as much as previous generations. Imperfect Past, Volume II: More History in a New Light, is a compilation of essays, organized in sections that demonstrate that history is, indeed, more compelling. Bryan is a specialist in Civil War history, and many of his essays cover that crucial event in the American experience. Other essays cover a wide-ranged of topics and insightful essays derived from his long and distinguished career as a public historian. Readers will learn how books changed the course of American history; what makes a president great; and other subjects that will help readers see the past and the present in a new light. Imperfect Past, Volume II, has something for almost anyone who loves history and appreciates it from different perspectives.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1736898981
• ISBN13: 9781736898987
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Dementi Milestone Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 2.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"