I have a garbage public school education regarding "U.S. History." I want to learn more about the truths of our country's history in an unbiased way. Preferably in a somewhat brief book--no more than 300 pages.
I am sure there are loads of information regarding this topic, but I want a brief, concise, all-encompassing piece of non-fiction, historical literature that retells our nation's history from the discovery of North America to the 21st century.
I don't think that you will be able to get what you're looking for in less than 300 pages. That book would fall into pitfalls similar to the pitfalls of textbooks; they can't cover everything or give in depth coverage to the most important parts without cutting some peoples, places, and events.
This is too long, but it is very readable and should do what you want it to: http://www.amazon.com/A-Peoples-History-United-States/dp/0060838655