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1) Don't know much about history: everything you need to know about American history but never learned
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"From the arrival of Columbus through the historic election of Barack Obama and beyond, Davis carries readers on a rollicking ride through more than five hundred years of American history. In this newly revised, expanded, and updated edition of the classic anti-textbook, he debunks, recounts, and serves up the real story behind the myths and fallacies of American history."--from cover, page [4].
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From Homer to Harry Potter, from Chaucer to Charlotte's Web, a compelling book of quizzes on history's most influential literary works and writers Did a whale named "Mocha Dick" inspire Melville's masterpiece? Who was the first poet to speak at a presidential inauguration? Which French-speaking high school football star shook up the literary world? Do you freeze when someone mentions Faulkner? When the conversation turns to the Odyssey, do you want...
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Harper
Pub. Date
c2011
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English
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Davis has brought his groundbreaking work up to the present, including the history of an "Era of Broken Trust," from the end of the Clinton administration through the recent Great Recession. This additional material covers the horrific events of 9/11 and the rise of conspiracy theorists, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Hurricane Katrina and the failure of the New Orleans levees, the global financial meltdown, the election of Barack Obama, and the...
14) The 50 states
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HarperTrophy
Pub. Date
c2001
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English
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Provides assorted facts about each of the fifty states in question and answer format.
15) The presidents
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English
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Discusses the power and duties of the President of the United States, facts about each of the 43 presidents from George Washington through George W. Bush, and events during their years of service.
16) Don't know much about history: [everthing you need to know about American history but never learned]
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Random House Audio
Pub. Date
p[2005], c2003
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English
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"...Davis provides a mix of humor and captivating storytelling to create a unique look at history, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to current political affairs"--Container.
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HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
c2001
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English
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Using the popular style that has won millions of readers, best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis blasts off for the stars! With an entertaining question-and-answer format, amusing anecdotes, and fact-filled sidebars, he sets his sights on the mysteries of space. Humorous illustrations, along with NASA photographs, add fun and excitement to this fascinating and comprehensive book. Davis takes you back to the time when the Babylonians first charted the...
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