Americans: A Collision of Histories

by Edward Countryman

In this social history, Edward Countryman shows how interactions among America's different ethnic groups have contributed to our sense of nationality. From the earliest settlements along the Atlantic seaboard to the battle over our nation's destiny in the aftermath of the Civil War, Countryman reveals Americans in all their diverse complexity and shows why the very identity of "American"--forged by the African, the Indian, and the European alike--is what matters.

Genres: History, American History

324 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Edward Countryman was an American historian known for his study of the American Revolution.

Reviews

[Gerry Durisin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A view of history from a multi-cultural perspective looks at how Americans became Americans through the interactions and shared histories of whites, blacks, and Native Americans