American Realities: Historical Episodes from First Settlements to the Civil War: Historical Episodes from First Settlements to the Civil War, Volume 1 - Brossura

Youngs, J. William T.

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ISBN 10: 0205764126 ISBN 13: 9780205764129

Casa editrice: Pearson College Div, 2010

Riassunto

Designed as a secondary source reader for introductory-level survey courses in American History.

 

American Realities : Historical Episodes from First Settlements to the Civil War, Volume 1, 8/e a best-selling collection of secondary sources, integrates the lives of Americans with their respective time periods, and depicts a diverse American experience that challenges the students' preconceived notions of history.

 

This edition includes new scholarship and revised, more streamlined writing in existing chapters. The clarity of the author's unique, anecdotal writing style successfully engages students in an exploration of memorable historical characters and significant events.

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Recensione:

"Youngs has imparted a provocative and accurate soical history at its core with essays from worlds of indigenouis peoples to the technological revolution of computers. He not only reveals his penchant for details but his ability to unfold events and persons that rarely surface in the American narrative."

    - Rowena McClinton, Southern Illinios University

 

"American Realities consists of a series of historical vignettes that vary from biographical to topical and usually cover a moderate era of history with enough background material to put the person or event in its historical context."

    - Jeffrey D. Carlisle, Oklahoma City Community College

 

"American Realities incorporates lively narrative esays that ell vivid but highly selective stories from the past."

    - Tona Hangen, Worcester State College

 

 

L'autore:

J. William T. Youngs, award-winning historian and editor of Pacific Northwest Forum, has been teaching American history at Eastern Washington University since 1972. He has also written many book reviews for the Seattle Times and is the author of Eleanor Roosevelt: A Personal and Public Life.

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• Editore: Pearson College Div
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0205764126
• ISBN 13: 9780205764129
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 274