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Discover 'These Truths,' a remarkable work by Harvard historian Jill Lepore that redefines American history. In this brand new volume, Lepore masterfully distills five centuries of American experience into a compelling narrative filled with insight and depth. A New York Times bestseller, 'These Truths' has earned critical acclaim for its honest reckoning of America's past, addressing pivotal themes such as the legacy of slavery, persistent inequality, and the effects of technological advancement. This 960-page intricately researched book is not just for academics; it invites every reader to engage in understanding America's complex history and its impact on contemporary society. With 70 illuminating illustrations, this book is sure to captivate both history buffs and casual readers alike. Ideal for those seeking a thorough understanding of America's journey, 'These Truths' provides a fresh perspective that speaks to the challenges and triumphs faced by various communities throughout history. **Shipping for this item is free**, making it accessible to everyone. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Order today to immerse yourself in a narrative that will shape your view of American history for years to come. Note: Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. ISBN: 9780393357424. Published by W W Norton & Company in 2019.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393357424
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 960
Description:
A śsweeping, sobering accountť (New York Times Book Review) from one of our leading historians, These Truths śis nothing short of a masterpiece of American historyť (NPR).
The challenge of retelling five hundred years of American history in a single volume has been so daunting that hardly any historian has attempted it in decades.
When Jill Lepore™s New York Times best-selling These Truths appeared in 2018, critics quickly hailed it as a classic?appealing not only to academics, but to thousands of astonished general readers. Picking up the book out of a feeling of civic duty, they opened its pages to discover a different kind of writing, and what the Washington Post called śan honest reckoning with America™s pastť?a story filled with women and men and people of every color and religion, one that wrestles with the state of American politics, the legacy of slavery, the persistence of inequality, and the nature of technological change.
With These Truths, Harvard historian and New Yorker writer Jill Lepore has produced a book that will shape our view of American history for decades to come.
70 illustrations
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393357424
Year: 2019
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 960
Description:
A śsweeping, sobering accountť (New York Times Book Review) from one of our leading historians, These Truths śis nothing short of a masterpiece of American historyť (NPR).
The challenge of retelling five hundred years of American history in a single volume has been so daunting that hardly any historian has attempted it in decades.
When Jill Lepore™s New York Times best-selling These Truths appeared in 2018, critics quickly hailed it as a classic?appealing not only to academics, but to thousands of astonished general readers. Picking up the book out of a feeling of civic duty, they opened its pages to discover a different kind of writing, and what the Washington Post called śan honest reckoning with America™s pastť?a story filled with women and men and people of every color and religion, one that wrestles with the state of American politics, the legacy of slavery, the persistence of inequality, and the nature of technological change.
With These Truths, Harvard historian and New Yorker writer Jill Lepore has produced a book that will shape our view of American history for decades to come.
70 illustrations