150 Great American Events

Important Moments in History that Forged a Nation

By: William J. Bennett, John T.E. Cribb

Narrated by: Milton Bagby

Almost a decade ago, author and educator William J. Bennett and John T. E. Cribb published a 365-day almanac of our nation's history. Now, in this new two-volume series compiled from The American Patriot’s Almanac, Bennett and Cribb’s masterful grasp of our history offers 150 examples of fascinating details of great American events.

A two-volume series compiled from William J. Bennett's bestselling book, revised and updated.

150 Great American Events includes:

• American drama and interesting facts about American figures
• Obscure details about American history
• Patriotic facts to broaden one’s sense of the past
• Bold personalities and internal conflicts
• Discoveries, ideas, and more

In these easy-to-read entries, historical American events reemerge not as cold facts or boring details in a textbook, but as authentic events experienced by full-blooded, heroic pioneers whose far-reaching vision forged our nation. Great for history buffs, homeschoolers, teachers, and people who are interested in American history.