The American Past: A Survey of American History. --since 1865. Vol. 2
- ISBN-10
- 0155075314
- ISBN-13
- 9780155075313
- Series
- The American Past
- Category
- United States
- Pages
- 576
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000-06-01
- Publisher
- Wadsworth Publishing Company
- Author
- Joseph Robert Conlin
Description
Now in its Sixth Edition, this text continues to offer a colorful and engaging look at the individuals, events, and ideas that make up our nation's past. Accessible and lively, Conlin includes a comprehensive treatment of political, economic, social, intellectual, constitutional, diplomatic, and military history. Consistent scholarship and a unique organization make this book comprehensive and manageable, while new chronologies offer students quick reference and easy review of the major events and movements covered in each chapter.
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- 2006-03-01
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