A Short History of America, 9780241747599
Hardcover
From revolution to global power: America’s gripping, unbelievable story.

A Short History of America

from tea party to trump

$68.76

  • Hardcover

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    9 February 2025

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Summary

From Colonies to Superpower: A Concise History of America

The United States: a nation younger than the British Museum, yet a dominant force shaping global politics, commerce, and culture. How did this land, once home to diverse indigenous cultures, become a global superpower in a mere 250 years?

Explore the dramatic story of America, grappling with contradictions between ideals of liberty and the harsh realities of genocide and slavery. From the American Revolution to the Ci…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780241747599
ISBN-10:0241747597
Author:Simon Jenkins
Publisher:Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:Viking
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:9 February 2025
Weight:500g
Dimensions:220mm x 156mm x 35mm
About The Author

Simon Jenkins

Simon Jenkins is author of the bestselling A Short History of England, A Short History of Europe, Britain’s 100 Best Railway Stations, England’s Thousand Best Churches and England’s Thousand Best Houses. He is a former Editor of the Evening Standard and The Times, and columnist for the Guardian.

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