America: A Narrative History
- ISBN-10
- 0393265986
- ISBN-13
- 9780393265989
- Series
- America
- Category
- United States
- Pages
- 896
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-06-01
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton
- Authors
- David Emory Shi, George Brown Tindall
Description
With more than two million copies sold, America remains the leading narrative history survey text because it's a book that students enjoy reading. The Tenth Edition is both more relevant, offering increased attention to the culture of everyday life, and more accessible, featuring a reduced number of chapters and a streamlined narrative throughout. The Brief Edition is 20 percent shorter in total pages than its parent Full Edition.
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