America: Past & Present, I

America Past and Present blends the excitement and drama of the American experience with insights about the social, economic, and cultural forces that underlie it. Each of the authors is a renowned scholar in American history. Their goal has been to present a clear, relevant, and balanced history of the United States as an unfolding story of national development, from the days of the earliest inhabitants to the present. Clear writing, excellent organization, and attractive maps and illustrations make the material accessible and will help you understand the past - and do well in your course.