1001 Events That Made America by Alan Axelrod provides the readers with the exact evolution of this country, starting from 40,000 BC and ending in 2005 with the disaster hurricane Katrina caused. The author calls this book a patriot's handbook, which is a brilliant way of looking at our history and the way we like to exist. In the introduction of the book, the author claims that the events he has chosen represent the consensus by other historians on what is important to us as a nation. In the author's words, "the bare bones timeline" is not enough and the one thousand and one events a reader should know about America will bring him closer to this country.
"1001 Events That Made America: A Patriot's Handbook" is printed in hardback with 287 pages, containing an introduction and a comprehensive index.

history buffs and US citizens alike to form a clear perspective in their minds in regard to historical events in the making and continuation of our nation.

the fact that this book correlates the history of the United States with its chronology for the understanding of the principles that we hold dear as a nation.

that our ability to defend the truth of the United States depends upon our knowledge of its existence.

Alan Axelrod, PH. D., resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and has written two best-sellers. "Patton on Leadership" and "Elizabeth One, CEO." The author's other books are: "The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History," " Nothing to Fear: Lessons in Leadership from FDR," "Office Superman," "Chronicle of the Indian Wars: From Colonial Times to Wounded Knee," "America's Wars," "Ace Your Midterms & Finals: U.S. History," "Profiles in Audacity: Great Decisions and How They Were Made," "What Every American Should Know about American History: 200 Events That Shaped the Nation,""When the Buck Stops with You: Harry S. Truman on Leadership," "Everything I Know about Business I Learned from Monopoly: Successful Executives Reveal Strategic Lessons from the Worlds Greatest Board Game." Alan Axelrod has also collaborated with other authors on various history books.

A very close connection exists between history and chronology, since chronology explains the events that have taken place as the result of what happened earlier. This book achieves to show us that connection.

This small book, as a gift, will delight anyone and will make an enlightening edition to any library as a reference book.

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