"Douglas Brinkley and American Heritage have done a grand job. This is a first-rate book: fair, clear, and enormously welcome." - David McCullough "Douglas Brinkley's one-volume history is a riveting narrative of unique people who have come to call themselves American. There is no dust on these pages as the author brilliantly tells our national story with skill and brevity." In this rich and inspiring book, acclaimed historian Douglas Brinkley takes us on the incredible journey of the United States - a nation formed from a vast countryside on whose fringes thirteen small British colonies fought for their freedom, then established a democratic nation that spanned the continent, and went on to become a world power. This book will be treasured by anyone interested in the story of America.

Over 200 of the best regional recipes are presented in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step format, so users can sample the food they love and learn the secrets and skills of preparing authentic regional treats. 800+ full-color photos.

Here is Pulitzer Prize-winning author Bruce Catton’s unsurpassed account of the Civil War, one of the most moving chapters in American history. Introduced by Pulitzer Prize-winner James M. McPherson, the book vividly traces the epic struggle between the Blue and Gray, from the early division between the North and South to the final surrender of Confederate troops.

A sixteen volume history illustrated with contemporary materials and photographs: v. 1. The New World.--v. 2. Colonial America.--v. 3. The Revolution.--v. 4. A New Nation.--v. 5. Young America--v. 6. The Frontier.--v. 7. War with Mexico.--v. 8. The Civil War.--v. 9. Winning the West.--v. 10. Age of Steel.--v. 11. The Glided Age.--v. 12. A World Power.--v. 13. World War I and the Twenties.--v. 14. The Roosevelt Era.--v. 15. World War II.--v. 16. America Today.

A sixteen volume history illustrated with contemporary materials and photographs: v. 1. The New World.--v. 2. Colonial America.--v. 3. The Revolution.--v. 4. A New Nation.--v. 5. Young America--v. 6. The Frontier.--v. 7. War with Mexico.--v. 8. The Civil War.--v. 9. Winning the West.--v. 10. Age of Steel.--v. 11. The Glided Age.--v. 12. A World Power.--v. 13. World War I and the Twenties.--v. 14. The Roosevelt Era.--v. 15. World War II.--v. 16. America Today.

A sixteen volume history illustrated with contemporary materials and photographs: v. 1. The New World.--v. 2. Colonial America.--v. 3. The Revolution.--v. 4. A New Nation.--v. 5. Young America--v. 6. The Frontier.--v. 7. War with Mexico.--v. 8. The Civil War.--v. 9. Winning the West.--v. 10. Age of Steel.--v. 11. The Glided Age.--v. 12. A World Power.--v. 13. World War I and the Twenties.--v. 14. The Roosevelt Era.--v. 15. World War II.--v. 16. America Today.