Six myths lie at the heart of the American experience. Taken as aspirational, four of those myths remind us of our noblest ideals, challenging us to realize our

This essential introduction to American studies examines the core foundational myths upon which the nation is based and which still determine discussions of US-

This study explores a number of myths and misconceptions about the American past. The book covers events throughout American history, from whether Columbus knew

A collection of Native American tales and myths focusing on the relationship between man and nature.

First published ten years ago, award-winning historian Ray Raphael’s Founding Myths has since established itself as a landmark of historical myth-busting. Wit