The Complete History of America (Abridged) [Paperback]

Adam Long (Author), Reed Martin (Author), Austin Tichenor (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 102 pages
• Publisher: Broadway Play Publishing Inc (June 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881451487
• ISBN-13: 978-0881451481
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #242,577 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who needs World History 101?, September 3, 2001

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Pete (California, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete History of America (Abridged) (Paperback)

I stumbled onto this play, looking for other things- my teacher had lost my homework and I was checking her desk for it. Sadly, the homework never turned up, but, I did find this incredibly funny play. Adam, Reed, and Austin will keep you laughing through all 92 pages of the play (and even after). There witty-take on American history left me laughing for a good three weeks. Now, everytime I see the book I have to pick it up and read a few scenes. What I really enjoyed about this book is the way they can look back on any point in history and make it funny. I recommend this book to all people who want a good laugh- there is every kind of humor in this play- so anyone can find something they will enjoy in this book.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pun with American History, March 25, 2000

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Norman Rabek (Burnsville, NC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete History of America (Abridged) (Paperback)

Groucho Marx does the History of America using sound bites and Lucy Ricardo. An irreverent look at our past through new eyes, at a high rate of speed. Sharp satire makes hilarious the solemnly held beliefs we've held in the past. I laughed out loud, again and again.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars History is boring....the RSC are FUNNY!!, May 30, 2001

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C. Lee "Andre LaPlume" (NY, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete History of America (Abridged) (Paperback)

I have seen the Reduced Shakespeare Company perform this play and these guys are absolutely hysterical! This book provides a very funny overview of the History of America. Even if you find history boring like I do, they make all of the events easily accessible and extremely entertaining. They make merry on every topic - whether it be how America was REALLY discovered to what really happened with JFK, Lincoln, and Lucille Ball! These guys are truly clever, quick and funny and I can recommend this and their other books highly.