Voices of Freedom: A Documentary History, Volume 1

by Eric Foner (Editor)

Edited by Eric Foner and coordinated with each chapter of the text, this companion to Give Me Liberty! includes 139 primary-source documents touching on the theme of American freedom. The freedom theme is explored in the words of well-known historical figures and ordinary Americans. Each document is accompanied by an introductory headnote and study questions.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, American History, Textbooks, Politics

282 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Eric Foner is DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University, where he earned his B.A. and Ph.D. In his teaching and scholarship, Foner focuses on the Civil War and Reconstruction, slavery, and nineteenth-century America. His Reconstruction: America’s Unfinished Revolution, 1863–1877, won the Bancroft, Parkman, and Los Angeles Times Book prizes and remains the standard history of the period. His latest book published in 2010 is The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery.

In 2006 Foner received the Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching at Columbia University. He has served as president of the Organization of American Historians, the American Historical Association, and the Society of American Historians.

Reviews

[Cara Lynn]

Read for class

[Cheryl Wedesweiler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has been a really informative book. I am enjoying reading it for a history class. Some of the stories I re-read-they are so good.

[Terrence Spurlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Have google for this now.

[Moses Kungu]

the book is really informative

[Samantha Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Confession: I did not read this book cover to cover. It was one of 3 textbooks I had for a class. As far as textbooks go, it was good.

[Abr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference

For college and high school Eric Foners books are a great reference and foundation for American history . Get them all.