Nation of Nations: A Concise Narrative of the American Republic - Softcover

Davidson, James West; Gienapp, William; Heyrman, Christine Leigh; Lytle, Mark Hamilton; Stoff, Michael

 
9780073033754: Nation of Nations: A Concise Narrative of the American Republic

Synopsis

This concise text adopts a broad chronological narrative approach, integrating political and social history. Retaining more detail in its narrative than many concise texts, this edition features increased coverage of environmental history and western history.

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"Counterpoint" essays explore contrasting ways historians have interpreted a central topic. The essays are integrated into the narrative (not set aside in boxes).
Increased coverage of environmental history and western history.
Previous edition chapters on Traditional Politics (21) and The New Empire (22) are condensed into one new chapter (21): The Political System Under Strain.
Retains more detail than most concise texts. Instead of a barebones outline, the narrative's historical context helps students remember events and place them in perspective.
"Eyewitness to History"-the book's primary source feature provides engaging documents whose narratives are by those who experienced history first-hand.
Key Terms and Themes are highlighted in the margin to guide the student.
Global Essays begin each of the text's six units.
Significant Events timelines end each chapter, and maps and charts with full captions throughout.

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