America: Past & Present, Volume 2

by Robert A. Divine, T.H. Breen, George M. Fredrickson

America Past and Present integrates the social and political dimensions of American history into one rich chronological narrative, providing students with a full picture of the scope and complexity of the American past.
Writing in a lively narrative style by six award-winning historians, America Past and Present tells the story of all Americans–elite and ordinary, women and men, rich and poor, white majority and minorities–the authors, six active, publishing, and award-winning historians, bringing history to life for introductory students.
In the new 8 th edition of America Past and Present, the authors have streamlined the coverage in the contemporary chapters and added a new feature that explores the connections between the past and the present.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Textbooks, American History

656 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Robert A. Divine joined the faculty of the University of Texas in 1954 as a professor of history. He served as Chairman of the Department of History and the Committee on International Studies, and a member of the interim committee that helped with the organization of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University. In addition, he served as president of the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations and authored eleven books. He retired in 1996.

Reviews

[Gracie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bleh. AP US History. Love the subject, hated the textbook. And I know this isn't the right edition, but it's close enough.