Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 640 pages
Published by: Prentice HallEdition: 5th Edition July 24, 2005
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0131944665
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0131944664
Book Dimensions:
10.6 x 8.8 x 0.8 inches
Weighs: 3.2 pounds
Product Description
This edition of a ground-breaking book weaves together the complex interaction of social, political, and historical forces that have shaped the United States and from which “the American people” have evolved. It tells stories of people and of the nation and emphasizes that American history has never been the preserve of any particular region. Traditional turning points and watershed events are integrated with the stories of the nation's many diverse communities. The book's trademark “continental” approach incorporates great hemispheric perspective, while a strong theme of community and memory analyzes the role–and the conflicts–of historical memory in shaping communities' understanding of the past. For American history buffs.
Reader Reviews
As a mid-30s woman who never got into history, I was afraid of this class... the text was excellent- a wonderful experience helping anyone to understand what REALLY happened. Very easy reading with notes on origin of conflicts that were never out in the open (Bay of Pigs... inherited from Eisenhower). Highly recommended.
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