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Don't Know Much About American History
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Length
7 hrs and 5 mins
Audible Release Date
10-03-03
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2 3 4 Audible Enhanced Audio
Customer Rating

3.67 based on 33 ratings
 

Publisher's Summary

As best-selling author Kenneth C. Davis knows, history can be fun, fascinating, and memorable. When his Don't Know Much About History was published in 1990, it was a sensation. The book delivered a fresh take on history with its wit and unusual detail. Davis now does for young people what his earlier book did for adults. In his trademark question-and-answer style Davis introduces our ancestors who settled the East and expanded the West, as well as those who had been living here all along. His sure touch brings the drama and excitement of the American story vividly to life.

© 2003 Kenneth C. Davis; (P) 2003 Random House, Inc.

What the Critics Say

"Reading [Davis] is like returning to the classroom of the best teacher you ever had." (People)
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Customer Reviews

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2 of 3 people found this review helpful:
Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0Rating 3.0 "One Date After Another"
By: Michael (Kenner, LA, USA)
December 10, 2007
The book gives too many details too quickly for an audio listener. It is one quick fact, date, person, or birth and death after another. I had expected and would have enjoyed more anecdotes.
19 of 19 people found this review helpful:
Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0Rating 4.0 "An enjoyable look into our past"
By: Mark (Allen, TX, USA)
February 29, 2004
I decided to try this "book" since it is much shorter than the more general History version by this same author. I have always been interested in our history but could never deal with the dry, educational texts. The question and answer format of this audio book was very enjoyable. The author bounces between historical people (e.g. Washington, Lincoln, Patrick Henry, etc.), events (e.g. Revolutionary war, Civil War, prohibition, etc.), and other short topics. It became less interesting as he moved into more recent events, but overall it was well worth the listen.
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