150 Great Americans (Essence of American History)

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 Patriot's Almanac, Bennett and Cribb's masterful grasp of our history offers 150 examples of fascinating details of great Americans.

A two-volume series compiled from William J. Bennett's bestselling book, revised and updated.

150 Great Americans includes:

• American drama and interesting facts about important American figures
• Obscure details about American history
• Patriotic facts to broaden one's sense of the past
• Bold personalities and internal conflicts
• Discoveries, ideas, and more

In these easy-to-read entries, historical Americans reemerge not as marble icons or dust-dry names in a textbook, but as 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.