tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post7361109206212393174..comments2023-10-30T10:57:51.184-05:00Comments on OnlinePublicist: Know Thy Country ChallengeLisa Roehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12596265958308911275noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-2846435715819025782009-02-14T11:58:00.000-06:002009-02-14T11:58:00.000-06:00I would suggest America, Empire of Liberty by Davi...I would suggest America, Empire of Liberty by David Reynolds – recently published by Allen Lane (at least in the UK). It is a comprehensive history.<BR/><BR/>I have just read it and will be writing a review for Suite101 shortly. It goes a long way to explain America's attitude to the outside world view and many of the contradictions in American society.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-60683451650515224272009-02-02T14:19:00.000-06:002009-02-02T14:19:00.000-06:00What a cool challenge, I wish you luck!What a cool challenge, I wish you luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-91252881585534486912009-01-20T18:07:00.000-06:002009-01-20T18:07:00.000-06:00What a cool idea. I was kinda thinking that I real...What a cool idea. I was kinda thinking that I really need to brush up as I hear the commentators today so eloquently reference so many snippets from American history. I may join you in this, Lisa!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-5699289748859056532009-01-15T12:49:00.000-06:002009-01-15T12:49:00.000-06:00Great idea, I think I should join you in this chal...Great idea, I think I should join you in this challenge. I homeschool my children and I feel that I didn't really begin to form a true understanding of our history until I started teaching them. But I still have a long way to go, PBS puts me to shame also! If you do a formal challenge let me know and I'll sign up!Cheryl Pitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05930832509544868744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-66083953355768562192009-01-13T23:02:00.000-06:002009-01-13T23:02:00.000-06:00For non-fiction, I recommend David McCullough's 17...For non-fiction, I recommend David McCullough's 1776 and Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick.<BR/><BR/>Oh, also The Intellectual Devotional: American History Edition - it has a one-age snippet for every day of the year in different categories for every day of the week.<BR/><BR/>For non-fiction, The Heretic's Daughter is excellent historical fiction about the Salem Witch trials.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-63245790553226701752009-01-13T18:00:00.000-06:002009-01-13T18:00:00.000-06:00Since you are going chronologically it will be a w...Since you are going chronologically it will be a while before you get to this one, but for Johnson try LBJ: Architect of American Ambition.<BR/><BR/>Also, for an excellent and rather fascinating overview, try the latest edition of A People's History of the United States: http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=1-9780060838652-0Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-81065626221362469612009-01-13T13:05:00.000-06:002009-01-13T13:05:00.000-06:00what a great idea. The John Adams book is the fir...what a great idea. The John Adams book is the first one that came to mind...I've heard great things about it.Serenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745809545249574387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-81050367931024706532009-01-13T12:34:00.000-06:002009-01-13T12:34:00.000-06:00I always loved History in school. You might want t...I always loved History in school. You might want to try this book: Don't Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned by Kenneth Davis.I The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History by Thomas Woods, as well. Sort of a contrarian version of history.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811292947565794018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-47490925194780897632009-01-13T11:54:00.000-06:002009-01-13T11:54:00.000-06:00I've heard amazing things about John Adams by Davi...I've heard amazing things about John Adams by David McCulloughS. Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268527069548216054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-36669349054641884732009-01-13T10:39:00.000-06:002009-01-13T10:39:00.000-06:00I have this problem with American Literature.I have this problem with American Literature.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-75151846004452109932009-01-13T09:42:00.000-06:002009-01-13T09:42:00.000-06:00Whoah! Did I write that? lol. It's fantastic, Lezl...Whoah! Did I write that? lol. It's fantastic, Lezlie! Thanks!Lisa Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12596265958308911275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855558664780277483.post-69796731971272567932009-01-13T09:28:00.000-06:002009-01-13T09:28:00.000-06:00You might want to take a look at this, just for fu...You might want to take a look at this, just for fun!<BR/><BR/>http://uspresidentsreadingproject.blogspot.com/<BR/><BR/>LezlieLezliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747969193923246804noreply@blogger.com