Archives: American Heritage History Reviews

“Douglas Brinkley’s one-volume history is a riveting narrative of the unique people who have come to call themselves American. There is no dust on those pages as the author brilliantly tells our national story with skill and brevity.”

“What a delight it is to encounter indefatigable historian Douglas Brinkley in my dotage. His optimistic, prodigious nature conjures memories, for me, of the young samuel Eliot Morison. Brinkley’s American Heritage: History of the United States--with its sober-minded economic thrust—is both smart and uplifting.”

“A herculean treatise is made readable by American Heritage in its presentation of a detailed, accurate, and fascinating account of 500 years of American history. Professor Brinkley’s lucid writing and wit make this an outstanding publication for both the history buff and the scholar alike. This worthwhile volume will be a welcome addition to the bookshelves of all Americans fascinated with history or simply interested in how we evolved into the society we are today.”

“Douglas Brinkley and American Heritage have done a grand job. This is a first-rate book; fair, clear and enormously welcome.”

“Douglas Brinkley has turned out the best of the recent decades’ one-volume histories of the United States. His keen eye and facile pen paint with a lucid narrative style a stunning portrait of our country. This is a history that captures and holds the attention with engrossing detail. THus it is not only a fascinating volume but an important educational addition to the American chronicle.”