What Every American Should Know About American History: 225 Events that Shaped the Nation

November 22, 1963. September 11, 2001. March 20, 2003.
Where were you on the most infamous days of our nation's past? How have these momentous events shaped our lives-past, present, and future? Where will we go from here?

In this colorful and compelling history of the United States, acclaimed historian and bestselling author Alan Axelrod and coauthor Charles Phillips lead you on a memorable journey through the events that have defined our nation. From Leif Ericson's exploration of Vinland to the concern over global warming, this completely revised and updated edition contains all the triumphs-and tragedies that have made us what we are today.

Alan Axelrod, Ph.D., is the author of a number of books, including The Complete Idiot's guide to World War I, The International Encyclopedia of Secret Societies and Fraternal Orders, and the first and second edition of What Every American Should Know About American History. He has taught at Lake Forest College and Furman University. He lives in Atlanta, GA.

Charles Phillips is the coauthor of Portraits of the Civil Wary, What Every American Should Know About the 20th Century, and The Encyclopedia of Historical Treaties and Alliances. He has taught at the University of Iowa. He lives in Rochester, NY.