The American Journey: A History of the United States
- ISBN-10
- 0130317667
- ISBN-13
- 9780130317667
- Series
- The American Journey
- Pages
- 1037
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Author
- David R. Goldfield
Description
The American Journey introduces readers to the key features of American political, social, and economic history. Written in a clear, engaging style with a straightforward chronological organization, it provides readers with a solid framework for understanding the past.
It gives prominent coverage to the West and South and highlights the importance of religion in American history. It traces the emergence of distinctively American ideals and the way the conflict between those ideals and reality has shaped our nation's development. It brings alive the crucial issues and events behind the continuing effort of Americans to live up to their ideals.
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