California: An Interpretive History

by Walton Bean

A survey history of California. This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the vital developments of California in the 20th century, as well as coverage of social and cultural history.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published March 1, 1983

Reviews

[Aaronwilcher]

The standard textbook in California history. Unfortunately, like most textbooks, not a thrilling read.

[Cher · Rating 2 out of 5]

This history book is basically an enormous list of names of dates, cleverly concealed in dull paragraph form. Pure torture to read and study from. While it seems factually spot-on, that's all it is.

[Albie]

California: An Interpretive History by James J. Rawls (1997)

[Zach Usi]

arguably the best state everrr