Been There, Done That

How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome

A timely new book from the host of History That Doesn’t Suck, exploring how America has faced uncertainty before and found a way forward.

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Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome, Prof. Jackson’s new book (publishing 6/16/26) takes us on a chronological journey—from the very start of the republic in 1789, through the end of the nineteenth century—while telling eight stories, tales that engage such topics as political violence, fake news, and contested elections. It’s a candid and earnest history, yet a hopeful one, as we consider how principles that served us in the past, can continue to serve us in the future as we continue to make our nation into a still more perfect union.

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Or come see Prof. Jackson on tour:

Wed. Jun 24, 2026 — Nashville, TN Book reading & signing

Sat. Jun 27, 2026—Milliken, CO Book reading & signing

Fri. Jul 17, 2026—Ft. Ligonier, PA Book reading & signing

Praise for Been There, Done That

“Vivid and irreverent. One of the funniest historians writing today.” Tara Westover, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Educated

“Must-read history for anyone who believes that our political strife has never been worse and is beyond repair.” Representative Steve Israel

“A timely reminder that our nation’s strength has always come from perseverance, principle, and a shared belief that tomorrow can be better than today.” Senator John Curtis