Description
Product ID: | 9780415677172 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | GB |
Title: | A Concise American History |
Authors: | Author: David Brown, Vivien Miller, Thomas Heinrich, Simon Middleton |
Page Count: | 534 |
Subjects: | History of the Americas, History of the Americas, History, History, History, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000 |
Description: | Select Guide Rating Expertly steering readers through the often tumultuous and exhilarating history of the United States, from its early modern Native American roots to the shifting political climate of the past decade, this textbook provides a compelling overview of American development over the last five centuries. Expertly steering readers through the often tumultuous and exhilarating history of the United States, from its early modern Native American roots to twenty-first-century neoliberalism and the shifting political climate of the past decade, this highly readable textbook provides a compelling overview of American development over the last five centuries. This book avoids either celebratory or condemnatory rhetoric to present a critical examination of domestic America and its interaction with the rest of the world. Balancing coverage of political, social, cultural, and economic history, each chapter also includes a wealth of features to facilitate learning:
Clearly and engagingly written and positioning America’s narrative within the wider global context, this textbook is particularly accessible for non-US students and is the perfect introduction for those new to US history. This textbook is also supported by a companion website offering interactive content including a timeline, multiple-choice quizzes, and links to selected web resources. |
Imprint Name: | Routledge |
Publisher Name: | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2020-10-05 |