James West Davidson,
Historian William E. Gienapp,
Harvard University Christine Leigh Heyrman,
University of Delaware Mark H. Lytle,
Bard College Michael B. Stoff,
University of Texas, Austin
ISBN: 0072870982 Copyright year: 2005
Feature Summary
American history is discussed in a global context. A "Global Essay" and timeline introduce each of the book's six parts. In each chapter, a section of the narrative (indicated by a globe icon) discusses that period of American history from a global perspective.
A strong narrative approach and friendly design engage and hold student interest.
Thoughtful pedagogy helps students focus their study: critical terms and concepts are printed in the margins, a preview paragraph appears at the start of each chapter, and a summary of key points and a timeline end each chapter.
Each chapter includes a "Daily Lives" essay that gives insight into the lives of ordinary Americans at the time discussed, through topics such as the floating palaces on the Mississippi in the early 1800s, the overland trail to the West, black sharecroppers' cabins, and fast food.
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