The Americans: The Democratic Experience (Americans Series Book 3)

Everything arrived on time and as advertised

Not the regular history book, rather an intra-history: a history of America made by individuals, not by lords, kings, or dictators. It covers the stories of many American go-getters, from the 1880's to 1970, who made possible inventions that are today part of our daily lives: from packaging, automobiles, communications, to the moon-landing and the atom bomb. It covers so many aspects of America's popular culture, consumption, technology, education philosophies, that it lacks focus.A microcosm of America.You may be interested in some stories here, but there are many more that -probably- you won't care at all for. A pity, Mr. Boorstin knows how to write well, but this is almost like reading an encyclopedia.

Very compelling reading on the progression of life and times in American through out the previous 2 centuries. I found the research in-depth and presented in a way that made it possible to jump in at any chapter along the way. Any student of American history who is interested to understand the way we got to where we are now should read this book.

I thought these 3 books would trace one family through multiple generations, but, they didn't. These 3 books are semi-documentaries about how America evolved to our present condition. I find the books dry, and hard to read.

Not as engrossing as Borrstin's Colonial Experience and National Experience, but a good read

Very informative, interesting, a lot of bits of information about U.S. History that is never told or given in public schools. An excellent read!!!

I am pleased with book received promptly and in acceptable condition.Thank you.Richard Burrill

I HAVE BEEN READING THE THREE VOLUMES OF THIS WORK FOR SOME YEARS. THEY ARE QUITE WONDERFUL. BOORSTIN WRITES BEAUTIFULLY AND EACH PAGE PROVIDES WONDEFUL STORIES OF HOW WE MANAGED TO GET TO WHERE WE ARE NOW....READ THEM SLOWLY BUT READ ALL THREE VOLUMES.