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America: The Last Best Hope (Volume I): From the Age of Discovery to a World at War
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 973
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Label: Thomas Nelson
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 592
Publication Date: May 23, 2006
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: May 23, 2006
Studio: Thomas Nelson
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Editorial Review:
This is a thriving account of the virtues of our great country and the many brave, virtuous men and women who have made it the proud, powerful nation it is today. Telling a sweeping tale of human initiative, struggle, vice, and victory, Bennett conveys what is unique about America.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A Disappointment
Although I love William Bennett, I had a hard time with this book. The writing is not very good at all. If you are looking for a book on American History that is fair and balanced, I recommend Paul Johnson's A History of the American People. It is beautifully written and very comprehensive.
Rating: - Okay overview of American history
This is a good book for anyone who either has little grasp of the main points of US history from 1492 to 1914, or for someone who's forgotten all that high school US history. But I thought it spent too much time on trivial facts, such as electoral and popular vote results of each and every presidential election, at the expense of facts that might have been more relevant and enlightening -- for example, a good explanation of the electoral college and why it was and still is in use. Similarly, the ... Read More
Rating: - Very good.
I think all Americans should know how our great nation came to be, and what is happening now to threaten it's sovereignty and constitution. Since 911, we have been to willing to give up our freedom and prosperity in hopes of some security. Now our economy, our republic, the balance of power between national govt. branches, and our constitutional liberties and values are being rapidly eroded in the name of the "war on terror". I highly recommend Ron Paul's book, Revolution: A Manifesto. We must set ... Read More
Rating:  - Great trip thru the history of our country
Bennett has done an outstanding job of documenting the often chaotic, confusing story of the founding and development of our country in a very easy to read and comprehend book. It's become one of my permanent references on US history.
Rating:  - To be better informed, buy & read!
Dr. Bennett provides a wonderful walk through our history and points out aspects left unwritten in our standards texts.
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