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‘A History of the American People’ by Paul Johnson A Page FromMatt’s Bookshelf
Today, I want to talk about a history book, but not one that’s like any book you read in high school. In my opinion, Paul Johnson’s “A History of the American People” is the best volume on American history ever written, and not just because Johnson is my favorite historian. Clocking in at over 1,100 pages long, “A History of the American People” isn’t what you’d call light reading, but it does provide tremendous insight into not just the story of the United States, but the story of the people who call themselves Americans. From the earliest settlers to the end of the twentieth century, Johnson aims to reintroduce Americans to the amazing details of American history and culture. As we put a greater emphasis on looking to the future, we come in danger of forgetting our heritage and trying to erase parts of our
history. I believe that’s a mistake. You have to look at the good and the bad. The reason we read history is to understand why things happened and what it was like for the people book includes letters, diaries, and recorded conversations, each reminding the reader that these historical who lived through them. Much of this records were once current events real people lived through. Democracy, slavery, war, independence
— Johnson doesn’t shy away from the good or the bad. He presents it all, empowering the reader to take this knowledge and use it to inform their future decisions. “The History of the American People” is a great starting point for anyone over the age of 15 to refresh their understanding of American history — our history. As Johnson states, “The creation of the United States of America is the greatest of all human adventures.” I believe this is an adventure we could all stand to know a little more about.
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