Reviews
The writing is excellent! You have vividly presented your viewpoint on whether something is historically factual or not, which could be a point of contention!
It was easy to read and very helpful in understanding the United States. However, since my knowledge is limited, it was even better to read it while watching U.S. history videos on YouTube. I plan to read it again and review it while reading other books.
The author, André Maurois, is a representative critic, biographer, and historian of 20th-century France. His real name was Emile Herzog. Born in Elbeuf, France, in 1885, he studied in Rouen and earned a doctorate in philosophy, after which he became a disciple of Alain, who is considered one of the most original and outstanding philosophers of modern France. He wrote *The History of the United States* in 1943, while living in exile in the United States during the height of World War II. As the
The translation is smooth and easy to read. However, it is a pity that there are few illustrations or pictures, so I have to look up Google Maps until I familiarize myself with the locations of each U.S. state.
A book that provides a well-objected, comprehensive summary of American history. I would also like to order the author's works on British and French history.
The United States is currently the most influential nation in the world. From the U.S.-China trade war to the Turkish financial crisis, the U.S. holds the reins of power over everything. However, realizing that I knew very little about the U.S. and its history, I decided to read this massive book to properly explore the subject. This book presents the history of the United States through the eyes of a Frenchman, tracing back to the time when Columbus discovered America. Although its history is
I purchased this book following the history of France with the plan to finish reading the author's entire history trilogy.
This is a book that is easy to understand as it unfolds American history step by step, starting from the story of medieval Europe.
It was a surprisingly fun read. It was easy to follow, too. However, I think a map would definitely be necessary.
This book is a history of the United States written by a French author. It does not simply start with stories from 200 years ago, but rather chronicles the entire history from the time Columbus discovered the Americas. Furthermore, the reason I believe this book remains relevant today, despite being published in the early 1900s—though I cannot quite put it into words—is perhaps because it captures the very roots that make up the America of today? Anyway... (I really can't write well... haha).
André Maurois: American history
How did Jamestown, a small city founded by 143 people who crossed the Atlantic to the New World, grow into the mighty nation of the United States? What was the underlying strength that enabled the U.S., once merely a colony, to defeat and surpass the hegemonic power of Great Britain? How did it emerge as a global superpower, overcoming inter-ethnic conflicts—represented by the "melting pot"—economic hardships caused by the Great Depression, and two world wars? *American History* is a monumental work that explores politics, society, and culture in an integrated manner with a warm yet keen perspective. It fascinatingly unravels the journey of a single city, once a mere colony, from achieving integration to rapidly growing into a superpower, employing both the objective viewpoint of a historian and the meticulous reconstruction of a literary writer. It offers not only a broad perspective on humanity but also opens the way to understanding the United States and gaining insight into the world.
Korean title: 미국사
Korean author: 앙드레 모로아
Korean publisher: 김영사
ISBN-13: 9788934972198
Reviews
The writing is excellent! You have vividly presented your viewpoint on whether something is historically factual or not, which could be a point of contention!
It was easy to read and very helpful in understanding the United States. However, since my knowledge is limited, it was even better to read it while watching U.S. history videos on YouTube. I plan to read it again and review it while reading other books.
The author, André Maurois, is a representative critic, biographer, and historian of 20th-century France. His real name was Emile Herzog. Born in Elbeuf, France, in 1885, he studied in Rouen and earned a doctorate in philosophy, after which he became a disciple of Alain, who is considered one of the most original and outstanding philosophers of modern France. He wrote *The History of the United States* in 1943, while living in exile in the United States during the height of World War II. As the
The translation is smooth and easy to read. However, it is a pity that there are few illustrations or pictures, so I have to look up Google Maps until I familiarize myself with the locations of each U.S. state.
A book that provides a well-objected, comprehensive summary of American history. I would also like to order the author's works on British and French history.
The United States is currently the most influential nation in the world. From the U.S.-China trade war to the Turkish financial crisis, the U.S. holds the reins of power over everything. However, realizing that I knew very little about the U.S. and its history, I decided to read this massive book to properly explore the subject. This book presents the history of the United States through the eyes of a Frenchman, tracing back to the time when Columbus discovered America. Although its history is
I purchased this book following the history of France with the plan to finish reading the author's entire history trilogy.
This is a book that is easy to understand as it unfolds American history step by step, starting from the story of medieval Europe.
It was a surprisingly fun read. It was easy to follow, too. However, I think a map would definitely be necessary.
This book is a history of the United States written by a French author. It does not simply start with stories from 200 years ago, but rather chronicles the entire history from the time Columbus discovered the Americas. Furthermore, the reason I believe this book remains relevant today, despite being published in the early 1900s—though I cannot quite put it into words—is perhaps because it captures the very roots that make up the America of today? Anyway... (I really can't write well... haha).
