America: A Concise History

by James A. Henretta, David Brody, Lynn Dumenil

A Concise History has become the best-selling brief book for the U.S. History survey because of the uncommon value it offers instructors and students alike. The authors’ own abridgement preserves the analytical power of the parent text, America’s History , while offering all the flexibility of a brief book. The latest scholarship, hallmark global perspective, and handy format combine with the best full-color art and map program of any brief text to create a book that students read and enjoy.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Textbooks

1152 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1993

About the author

James A. Henretta is an American historian. He is a Professor Emeritus of American History at the University of Maryland, College Park. Henretta is a Fulbright Scholar, and has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
He graduated from Swarthmore College and Harvard University.

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

I used this as my textbook for HST202 (History of the United States from the end of Reconstruction (1877), to the present) and I thought it explained everything amazingly well. Chapters are spaced out and it isn't too long or short (30 pages each.) I just wanted to say that the authors organized the information in a clear and simple way. I even recommended it to a fellow classmate who was working on some history lesson plans and thanked me for the recommendation.

[Will · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a textbook and honestly, the depth/detail and this book goes into combined with the numerous centuries it covers makes this volume a bit staggering. The story of America is apparently not for the faint of heart. Reading this book is arduous. Saying that, as a result of the many editions this book has been through it's chapters are very refined. The scholarship is top. Highly recommend. This is a dark tale, tread lightly.

[David Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have found my solid reference work on American History. I have always considered myself a history buff, but this book gave me a much more complete understanding of the subject. This book is a keeper. I will read it again and use it in my reference library.

[Audrey · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am hating this history book! Unfortunately it is required by my History class, too bad they couldn't use The Making of America by Skousen instead.

[Allison]

Its ok but could be more complete.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

As humongo college textbooks go...it wasn't too shabby. Downright entertaining at places. If you're looking for a good, general US History text, this isn't a bad way to go.

[TSStechAngel · Rating 5 out of 5]

For required reading of a history class this one isn't too horrible. You still learn a lot. Read other books if you want more details of certain events as well. Give this one a read.

[Đào Kiên · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book. It explained everything happened in the history deeply and excitingly. It makes me, a Vietnamese, love the United States more

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

History Class Textbook. I actually enjoyed reading it, and the chapter notes were helpful.