American History Bite-Sized: The Making of the USA in over 150 Moments

by Alison Rattle, Allison Vale

Celebrating 250 years of America, this is the definitive and entertaining tour through the moments that have shaped the USA.

American History Bite-Sized offers an engaging and accessible overview of the events that have shaped the United States. This informative guide brings clarity and context to over 100 significant moments in American history, from Columbus to Nixon, and from cowboys to the cosmonauts.

For many, the details of the American Revolution, the origins of Thanksgiving, or the Battle of the Alamo remain vague. This book aims to change that. Organized into clear, digestible sections, it presents the essential facts and key developments that define the story of America.

Both concise and informative, while maintaining an engaging tone, this is the perfect starting point for anyone wanting to be in the know about the rich history of the USA.

224 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 5, 2026

About the author

Alison Rattle grew up in Liverpool, and now lives in a medieval house in Somerset with her three teenage children, her partner - a carpenter - an extremely naughty Jack Russell and a ghost cat. She has co-authored a number of non-fiction titles on subjects as diverse as growing old, mad monarchs, how to boil a flamingo, the history of America and the biography of a nineteenth-century baby killer. She has worked as a fashion designer, a production controller, a painter and decorator, a barmaid, and now owns and runs a vintage tea room.

Reviews

[Krishna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice book right before going to bed but don't expect to learn anything in depth or glean any meaning from the events. It's more of just a fact-based book