I loved this series. I've watched it many times. It does leave some huge gaps and skips over too much of the early history in my opinion BUT it is a great series none-the-less.

I wish American history series' were this well-produced and this objective. What I liked most about it was the objectivity. Mr Oliver says in the first episode (regarding the romance of history): "...that's not history;it's mythology..." [sic].

He does take the wind out of a few sails but that is what makes his approach more legitimate in my opinion. I doubt my countrymen will ever use this approach in a documentary series. That ghastly History Channel series "America:The Story of Us" was well-produced but not even close to objective (or as enjoyable) as this series.

I highly recommend "A history of Scotland" (as stylised by the BBC) despite Mr Oliver's naysayers. He is a sharp archaeologist and a brilliant presenter. I enjoy his programmes and hope to see many more from him. I loved "Two Men In A Trench," as well.