These Truths tells this uniquely American story, beginning in 1492, asking whether the course of events over more than five centuries has proven the nation’s truths, or belied them. But has the nation, and democracy itself, delivered on that promise? The American experiment rests on three ideas-“these truths,” Jefferson called them-political equality, natural rights, and the sovereignty of the people.
Widely hailed for its “sweeping, sobering account of the American past” (New York Times Book Review), Jill Lepore’s one-volume history of America places truth itself-a devotion to facts, proof, and evidence-at the center of the nation’s history. In the most ambitious one-volume American history in decades, award-winning historian Jill Lepore offers a magisterial account of the origins and rise of a divided nation. Each issue features original research articles and an extensive book review section that focuses on new works on Arizona, the American West, and the border region.“Nothing short of a masterpiece.” -NPR BooksĪ New York Times Bestseller and a Washington Post Notable Book of the Year AHS collections provide premier resources for recounting Arizona’s past, and they are invaluable tools for promoting public understanding of contemporary issues such as water availability, immigration, free trade, mining, ranching and agribusiness, the defense industry, cultural diversity, and urban development and revitalization.Īs the leading publication dedicated to the state’s history, the quarterly Journal of Arizona History publishes articles that add substantially to our knowledge of Arizona’s past.
Our artifact and manuscript holdings offer unique opportunities for public programming, educational outreach, and exhibitions, as well as academic and community-based research. Established by an act of the territorial legislature in 1864, our collections broadly represent Arizona history that offers a one-of-a-kind resource for Arizona history. The Arizona Historical Society (AHS) is proud to serve as the steward of Arizona’s history. Vision: The Arizona Historical Society seeks to be the driving force strengthening Arizona’s communities by promoting history through leadership, partnership and scholarship. Mission: Connecting people through the power of Arizona’s history.
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