America Past and Present

America Past and Present
ISBN-10
0321421817
ISBN-13
9780321421814
Category
United States
Pages
329
Language
English
Published
2006-10-01
Publisher
Longman Publishing Group
Authors
R. Hal Williams, George M. Fredrickson, Ariela Gross

Description

America Past and Present, Brief Editionpresents a balanced and manageable overview of the United States as an unfolding story of national development, blending the best in past historical interpretation with new scholarship. This edition features all of the strengths found in the successful comprehensive text: a compelling narrative, clear organization, and exceptional pedagogy. An attractive four-color design -featuring numerous maps, photos, and timelines engage and assist students in their study of American history. In the new 7thedition ofAmerica Past and Present, Brief Edition the authors have streamlined the coverage in the contemporary chapters and added a new feature that explores the connections between the past and the present.

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