A People and a Nation: A History of the United States, Brief 10th Edition

by Mary Beth Norton, Jane Kamensky, Carol Sheriff

The Brief Edition of A People and a Nation preserves the text's basic approach to American history as a story of all American people. Known for a number of strengths, including its well-respected author team and engaging narrative, the book emphasizes social history, giving particular attention to race and racial identity. Through its thoughtful inclusion of everyday people, cultural diversity, work, and popular culture, A People and a Nation brings history to life.Like its full-length counterpart, the Brief Seventh Edition challenges students to think about the implications of events in American history. Several popular features have been retained and updated, including "Legacies for a People and a Nation" and chapter-opening vignettes. A new "Links to the World" feature connects U.S. history to global events and provides Web links for further research on topics such as international piracy, baseball in Japan, OPEC, and AIDS.

960 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Sarah Law · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had to read this book for a class. It was pretty good for a textbook, very informative about the history of the United States. I thought the authors did a pretty good job of being objective and showing the pros and cons of either side. It was even mildly entertaining at some parts, which is why I kept reading. (Almost everyone else in my class stopped trying after chapter one.) It was pretty dry, though, so only a three.