historiography

A collection of essays focusing on the writing of history for young people and on how the subject should be taught in the classroom.

Critiques 12 American history textbooks arguing that they contain misinformation, fail to connect present issues with past events, and lack suspense and drama. Retells events in American history to combat these problems.

Presents critical analyses of six history plays by William Shakespeare, including "Hamlet," "Henry V," and "Richard II.".

Argues that the United States' founding myths no longer apply, and explains why Americans must reconsider the facts of their history.

Investigates the Zen family's claims about their explorations in the North Atlantic, considers the narrative by their 1558 statesman ancestor, the nineteenth-century charge of misrepresenting their achievements, and the author's own attempt to follow their route.

Profiles thirteen books the author believes have had the greatest influence on American history and altered the way Americans think about the world around them.

Critiques twelve American history textbooks, arguing that they contain misinformation, fail to connect present issues with past events, and lack suspense and drama, and retells events in American history in ways that combat these problems.

A collection of primary documents that provide historical, social, economic, and regional background information about Steinbeck's novellas "Of Mice and Men, " "The Red Pony, " and "The Pearl.".