A History of the American People

Paul Johnson’s “A History of the American People” charts the sweep and drama of America’s history through its politics and economics, art, literature and science, society and customs, and complex religious beliefs. From the first colonial settlements to the Clinton administration, the story is told through the men and women who shaped and led the nation and the ordinary people who collectively created its unique character. Letters, diaries, and recorded conversations are used throughout to give a sense of actuality.