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The Shortest History of the United States: From Revolutionary Roots to Global Superpower - The Remarkable Rise of the World's Oldest Democracy
By Don Watson
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By Don Watson
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Just in time for the semiquincentennial, discover an in-depth, accessible timeline of the nation and all its flaws, obstacles and triumphs.
From revolution to civil rights, Old Hollywood to the Space Age—the extraordinary story of a nation that contains multitudes
“A masterpiece of concision and analysis. Every American should read it.”—Judith Thurman, National Book Award–winning writer at The New Yorker
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