A Short History of America - From Columbus to Trump

This extraordinary collection of fifty distinct states has weathered immense - and recent - challenges, including a Civil War that was still raging as the first London Underground station opened. How did this melting pot of peoples and ideas not only endure but rise to dominate global politics, commerce, culture and warfare? What insights does this rich history offer about an increasingly divided nation - and the world that moves to its rhythm?

A Short History of America is rich with vivid characters - from arrogant conquistadors and idealistic revolutionaries to imperial presidents - and presents a narrative so astonishing it often feels like fake news. This is a gripping must-read for anyone seeking to make sense of our world today.<>

Product details

• Authors: Simon Jenkins
• Publisher: Viking
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 06.11.2025
• EAN: 9780241747599
• ISBN: 978-0-241-74759-9
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 220 mm x 35 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; HISTORY / Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), military history, HISTORY / United States / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Slavery, HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), HISTORY / Military / United States, Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions, Colonialism and imperialism, History of the Americas, North America (USA and Canada), Slavery and abolition of slavery, HISTORY / Revolutions, Uprisings & Rebellions