by Jill Lepore
First published 2012
Jill Lepore's "The Story of America" sweeps through centuries, from the first European settlements to the modern United States. Weaving together grand historical events and intimate personal narratives, Lepore illuminates the bold dreams, unlikely heroes, and profound contradictions that have shaped this country. As America grapples with its past and present, this definitive account offers both a panoramic view and a sharp, incisive lens on the ongoing American story.
Genres: history, non-fiction, biography-memoir, american-history
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: epic, panoramic-view
Setting: United States
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century, 21st-century
432 pages · Hardcover · Princeton University Press