The History of the United States of America

<p>The United States is a relatively young nation with a history that has moved faster and more dramatically than almost any other country. From the early European settlements and the displacement of indigenous peoples through the Revolution the Civil War and the long expansion westward to the country's rise to global power in the twentieth century American history covers enormous ground in a short span of time.</p><p></p><p>This book provides a clear chronological account of American history from the colonial period to the present covering the major political military and social developments that shaped the nation. It gives attention to the perspectives of people who have often been left out of standard accounts including enslaved people Native Americans immigrants and working-class communities while maintaining a clear narrative thread throughout.</p><p></p><p><strong>Contents:</strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Reader review:</strong><em>A well-balanced history that doesn't shy away from the difficult parts. Clear factual and very readable.</em> -- T. Jefferson</p><p></p><p>This title belongs in American history sections and is appropriate for public libraries schools trade bookstores and wholesale buyers serving general nonfiction readers.</p><p></p><p><strong>Order now.</strong></p>