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Language : English (Unknown) , English (Original Language) , English (Published)
Number Of Items : 1
NumberOfPages : 960
Media : Paperback
Package Dimensions (in) : 2 x 6.1 x 9.2
Author : Larry Schweikart
Catagory : Book
Sales Rank : 433
EAN : 9781595230324
ASIN : 1595230327
Language : English (Unknown) , English (Original Language) , English (Published)
Number Of Items : 1
NumberOfPages : 960
Media : Paperback
Package Dimensions (in) : 2 x 6.1 x 9.2
Author : Larry Schweikart
Catagory : Book
Sales Rank : 433
EAN : 9781595230324
ASIN : 1595230327
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For the past three decades, many history professors have allowed their biases to distort the way America’s past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in our history while downplaying the greatness of America’s patriots and the achievements of "dead white men."
For the past three decades, many history professors have allowed their biases to distort the way America’s past is taught. These intellectuals have searched for instances of racism, sexism, and bigotry in our history while downplaying the greatness of America’s patriots and the achievements of "dead white men."
As a result, more emphasis is placed on Harriet Tubman than on George Washington; more about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II than about D-Day or Iwo Jima; more on the dangers we faced from Joseph McCarthy than those we faced from Josef Stalin.
A Patriot’s History of the United States corrects those doctrinaire biases. In this groundbreaking book, America’s discovery, founding, and development are reexamined with an appreciation for the elements of public virtue, personal liberty, and private property that make this nation uniquely successful. This book offers a long-overdue acknowledgment of America’s true and proud history.
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(256 customer reviews)
Fantastic book, 2010-08-28
I purchased this book to supplement my children's education. It is easy to read and inpires critical thinking and offers insight not often covered in textbooks.
started "ok" but then downhill, 2010-08-28
1st of all I agree with the author's basic premis that many of today's works of history have a horrible anti-American bias from left wing nuts who live off the government dole on tenur at our universities. This book started out ok but went down hill as one gets closer to the present. By the time one gets to Reagan and Clinton forget about any objective reasoning. The final 150 pages of this book can be summed up as Republican/ Conservative=good; Democrat/ Liberal= bad. If the author were to spend the last 50 pages merely repeating that phrase over and over again, he would fufill his purpose. I do not care to waste my time with a "history" written by either Micheal Moore or Rush Limbaugh.
satisfied, 2010-08-23
The seashell sellers went out of their way and very quickly handled a problem I had with the delivery of this item. I am delighted with their service and with the book.
impressed with research, 2010-08-21
Very impressive and scholarly compilation of facts and events of US history. Great and easy reading.
I will give it as Christmas presents to all our children. Every family needs this accurate history.
"Thanks for the memories"
jacquelyn shepard
Complete over reaction to "liberal" textbooks, 2010-08-20
While reading this book I alternated between wanting to laugh and wanting to cry. If you can read this book and think that it is somehow balanced then our education system has failed you. Sure there are some "liberal" biased textbooks out there, but this book takes biased to a whole new level. It is especially irritating because the authors try to convince you they are balanced in their presentation of history. It is fine to read this book, but please read it for what it is, an opinion piece full of selected facts to present the authors view of history. This book selects events to cover and facts to relate that only back up the authors ultra conservative view of the world. As one example, look at the use of when public opinion polls are cited in the book. Polls are constantly cited that would make the reader believe that the entire country is and always has been full of only conservatives. I don't doubt that the polls cited exist, I only question why only certain points of view are presented. The bottom line is if you worship Reagan, and want a book to make you feel good about your opinions this book is for you. If you are interested in an unbiased presentation of history, you will have to look elsewhere.
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(256 customer reviews) Fantastic book, 2010-08-28 I purchased this book to supplement my children's education. It is easy to read and inpires critical thinking and offers insight not often covered in textbooks.
started "ok" but then downhill, 2010-08-28 1st of all I agree with the author's basic premis that many of today's works of history have a horrible anti-American bias from left wing nuts who live off the government dole on tenur at our universities. This book started out ok but went down hill as one gets closer to the present. By the time one gets to Reagan and Clinton forget about any objective reasoning. The final 150 pages of this book can be summed up as Republican/ Conservative=good; Democrat/ Liberal= bad. If the author were to spend the last 50 pages merely repeating that phrase over and over again, he would fufill his purpose. I do not care to waste my time with a "history" written by either Micheal Moore or Rush Limbaugh.
satisfied, 2010-08-23 The seashell sellers went out of their way and very quickly handled a problem I had with the delivery of this item. I am delighted with their service and with the book.
impressed with research, 2010-08-21 Very impressive and scholarly compilation of facts and events of US history. Great and easy reading.
I will give it as Christmas presents to all our children. Every family needs this accurate history.
"Thanks for the memories"
jacquelyn shepard
Complete over reaction to "liberal" textbooks, 2010-08-20 While reading this book I alternated between wanting to laugh and wanting to cry. If you can read this book and think that it is somehow balanced then our education system has failed you. Sure there are some "liberal" biased textbooks out there, but this book takes biased to a whole new level. It is especially irritating because the authors try to convince you they are balanced in their presentation of history. It is fine to read this book, but please read it for what it is, an opinion piece full of selected facts to present the authors view of history. This book selects events to cover and facts to relate that only back up the authors ultra conservative view of the world. As one example, look at the use of when public opinion polls are cited in the book. Polls are constantly cited that would make the reader believe that the entire country is and always has been full of only conservatives. I don't doubt that the polls cited exist, I only question why only certain points of view are presented. The bottom line is if you worship Reagan, and want a book to make you feel good about your opinions this book is for you. If you are interested in an unbiased presentation of history, you will have to look elsewhere.
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