America's Hidden History

Kenneth C. Davis, author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller Don't Know Much About History, presents a collectio... (more)

Kenneth C. Davis, author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller Don't Know Much About History, presents a collection of extraordinary stories, each detailing an overlooked episode that shaped the nation's destiny and character. Davis's dramatic narratives set the record straight, busting myths and bringing to light little-known but fascinating facts from a time when the nation's fate hung in the balance. (less)

Kenneth C. Davis, author of the phenomenal New York times bestseller Don't know much about history, presents a collectio... (more)

Kenneth C. Davis, author of the phenomenal New York times bestseller Don't know much about history, presents a collection of extraordinary stories, each detailing an overlooked episode that shaped the nation's destiny and character. Davis's dramatic narratives set the record straight, busting myths and bringing to light little-known but fascinating facts from a time when the nation's fate hung in the balance. Spanning a period from the Spanish arrival in America to George Washington's inauguration in 1789, America's hidden history details these episodes, among others: The story of the first real Pilgrims in America, who were wine-making French Huguenots, not dour English Separatists; The coming-of-age story of Queen Isabella, who suggested that Columbus pack the moving mess hall of pigs that may have spread disease to many Native Americans. (less)

Kenneth C. Davis presents a collection of stories, each describing a little known event in the formation of this nation.... (more)

Kenneth C. Davis presents a collection of stories, each describing a little known event in the formation of this nation. He dispels myths and brings to light overlooked facts, showing how these past events helped shape our nation. (less)