Fourth of July And the Founding of America

Name: Fourth of July And the Founding of America
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ISBN: 9781590202104

ISBN-10: 1590202104

ISBN-13: 9781590202104

Edition: N/A

Authors: Peter De Bolla

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A new and utterly surprising look at the history behind the birth of the United States The United States is a nation that touts its diversity, but there is one tradition that Americans love to share. Every year on the Fourth of July, Americans celebrate (and, in effect, re-enact) the founding of their country. Independence Day is one of our favorite traditionsÑbut much of the inherited lore that surrounds this holiday is mythological, not historical. In this book, Peter de Bolla teases out the true story of the Fourth of July. De Bolla traces the holidayÕs history from 1776 through the Civil War, the Cold War, and the present. This enlightening exploration of AmericaÕs birthday offers a…

Book details

List price: $14.95
Publisher: Abrams, Inc.
Publication date: 5/26/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 192
Size: 5.39" wide x 7.98" long x 0.58" tall
Weight: 0.418
Language: English