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American History in a Nutshell is a sharp, smart, and entertaining new book series that delivers the key people, events, and ideas that formed the United States - in quick-read chapters that can be read in minutes - but remembered for a lifetime. Whether you’re a lifelong history buff or just want to sound like one, this series is your shortcut to knowing what matters (and why).
The first books in the series, Decisions of Consequence: How U.S. Presidents Steered the World, Quotes of Consequence: How U.S. Presidents Shook the World, and Successes and Failures: How U.S. Presidents Shaped the World, will be available on June 2nd, 2026, at Amazon, Walmart, and Barnes & Noble. Leaders of the American Revolution will be available initially at Amazon and other booksellers later on.
“Whether someone is new to this period of history or already familiar with many of the names, the book offers an engaging way to learn more about the contributors who helped shape the country. Readers who enjoy learning through short, focused chapters will want to pick up this read.”
"Another aspect that really stood out was the inclusion of women whose contributions are often overlooked in the origins of America.”
Jennifer Senick - Reedsy Discovery Review - Educator with 20 years' experience & MA in educational psychology
American History in a Nutshell Books
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Quotes of Consequence
Words of U.S.Presidents that Shook the World
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Decisions of Consequence
How U.S. Presidents Steered the World
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Leaders of the American Revolution
A Concise History of the Men and Women Who Framed the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and Built a Nation
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Successes and Failures
Actions of U.S.Presidents that Shaped the World
About the American History In A Nutshell Series
Short and sweet sums up the essence of the American History In A Nutshell book series. Each easy-to-digest book delves into a historical topic and its dramatic effects on our continuously evolving country. Every book is written in a quick-read format that includes a snippet (1 to 2 pages) for each subject or event. The series is perfect for anyone interested in learning about American History and wants to get to the key nuggets quickly and concisely.
In today’s fast-paced environment, microlearning is the method of choice for people who want to learn about American History without spending a lot of time on every detail. There are other books for that. American History In A Nutshell gives readers the information they want, in a way that is easy to remember and discuss in social or other settings.
“The land of the free and the home of the brave” did not just happen by itself. It was conceived, created, crafted, and molded into the country we know today. American History In A Nutshell was born to tell the many episodes that make up the American story.
Whether it’s about U.S. Presidents, the founding of the nation, the Supreme Court, crimes, scandals, secret affairs, or other American events, American History In A Nutshell, will be your “crib” sheet to interesting and educational history. Now, anyone can be an enthusiast who loves bringing tidbits of history into conversations or for self-learning. Educators can leverage these quick lessons as an engaging and fun way to introduce students to American history without having to pore through overwhelming textbooks. Trivia enthusiasts will love all of the factoids.
Whether it’s for Independence Day, birthdays, the December holidays, or other occasions. These books make great gifts. They also make excellent reading while traveling or just hanging around the house.
Inspiration for the series came from Forrest’s reading of two especially interesting books. The first, a small compendium of American history, describes important events on a single page. American History in Bite-Sized Chunks by Alison Rattle and Allison Vale employs a concise, bite-sized format, which these books emulate. The second book of significance is The Situation Room: The Inside Story of Presidents in Crisis by George Stephanopoulos. In his book, Stephanopoulos describes numerous instances when presidents from Kennedy to the present day have needed the unique resources—including access to national or international events or information—of the Situation Room to make informed decisions, sometimes of monumental consequence.
Of course, the selection of the most important decisions a president makes, or of which quote had the most impact, is somewhat subjective. Using various search engines, including AI, the author sought to find common answers. If there were overlapping answers from the AI searches, further research was conducted to better understand the context and implications, and a final selection was made.
Forrest Tower hopes you enjoy each and every book in the series.
About the Author
Forrest Toweris the debut author of the American History in a Nutshell series, of which US Presidents’ Decisions of Consequence is the inaugural title. Look for three other books by Forrest to be released in the summer of 2026. US Presidents Quotes of Consequence, US Presidents Successes and Failures, and Leaders of the American Revolution. Forrest holds a BS from the State University of New York, Stony Brook, and an MS from Wilmington University. He lives in New Jersey with his wife.