<p> Kenneth C. Davis, author of the phenomenal <I>New York Times</I> bestseller <I>Don't Know Much About History</I>, presents a collection of extraordinary stories, each detailing an overlooked episode that shaped the nation's destiny and character. Davis's dramatic narratives set the record straight, busting myths and bringing to light little-known but fascinating facts from a time when the nation's fate hung in the balance. </p> <p> Spanning a period from the Spanish arrival in America to George Washington's inauguration in 1789, <I>America's Hidden History</I> details these episodes, among others: </p> <ul> <li>The story of the first real Pilgrims in America, who were wine-making French Huguenots, not dour English Separatists</li> <li>The coming-of-age story of Queen Isabella, who suggested that Columbus pack the moving mess hall of pigs that may have spread disease to many Native Americans</li> <li>The long, bloody relationship between the Pilgrims and Indians that runs counter to the idyllic scene of the Thanksgiving feast</li> <li>The little-known story of George Washington as a headstrong young soldier who committed a war crime, signed a confession, and started a war!</li> </ul> <p> Full of color, intrigue, and human interest, <I>America's Hidden History</I> is an iconoclastic look at America's past, connecting some of the dots between history and today's headlines, proving why Davis is truly America's Teacher. </p>