American History in 100 Nutshells [Paperback]

Thaddeus F. Tuleja (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 19, 1992

From the discovery of America to the war in the Persian Gulf, Tad Tuleja chronologically offers 100 sayings and events, using each as a lens through which to view America at that time.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

I love U.S. history, and read anything on topics ranging from the Constitutional Convention to the Civil War, from the Great Depression to to Vietnam. If you love history too, AMERICAN HISTORY IN 100 NUTSHELLS is a must-have reference book because it takes the most famous thoughts and phrases from American history (To the victor belongs the spoils...Don't trust anyone over 30...The Trail of Tears) and succinctly explains the events they describe. Lots of off-beat trivia!
--Stacey Witcraft, Advertising Manager

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; 1st edition (May 19, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 044990346X
• ISBN-13: 978-0449903469
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,201,166 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful for anyone!, December 28, 2001

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Samantha W. Mckevitt "longislandgirl" (Dix Hills, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American History in 100 Nutshells (Paperback)

This is a great book that will make history easily accessible and enjoyable.

The book breaks 100 key events into easy to read passages summarizing key points in a most readable fashion. So many of us, unfortunately, learned hisotry from notes copied off of the board in a high school classroom. This makes the things that we should remember (Little Big Horn, Stamp Act etc) more entertaining.

One reason why this book is great for individuals who already like US history is the collection of fun facts at the end of each segment.

Worth owning as both a reference book and a fun read!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than you might think, October 13, 2000

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C. Morales (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American History in 100 Nutshells (Paperback)

Amazing, non-orthodox book on US history. This enjoyable, fun and easy reading is full of interesting facts. It shrinks US history down to 100 nutshells which are like reading history between the lines, probably the history most americans don't know. This is an excellent complement to any formal history book. The fresh approach offers excellent culture and, why not?, entertainment. You should not miss it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for US History buffs!, January 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: American History in 100 Nutshells (Paperback)

American History in 100 nutshells is the ultimate "fun" history book. I (pardon the 1st person) read this book last year as a Junior in high school preparing for my AP US History exam. I found the book enjoyable and even burst out laughing a couple of times! This book is also great for a brief review right before the exam. If your not taking the course, read it anyway, you won't be sorry! Thanks Mr. Tuleja!!!! P.S. It must have helped because I made a five...