150 Great American Events

Almost a decade ago, author and educator William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb published a 365-day almanac of our nation's history. Now, in this new two-volume series compiled from The American Patriots Almanac, Bennett and Cribbs masterful grasp of our history offers 150 examples of fascinating details of great American events. A two-volume series compiled from William J. Bennett's bestselling book, revised and updated. 150 Great American Events includes: American drama and interesting facts about American figures Obscure details about American history Patriotic facts to broaden ones sense of the past Bold personalities and internal conflicts Discoveries, ideas, and more In these easy-to-read entries, historical American events reemerge not as cold facts or boring details in a textbook, but as authentic events experienced by full-blooded, heroic pioneers whose far-reaching vision forged our nation. Great for history buffs, homeschoolers, teachers, and people who are interested in American history.