An essential narrative of American history; with a focus on core learning objectives in the text and online. Lively yet concise; The Essential Learning Edition of America blends Shi and Tindall’s unrivalled narrative style with innovative pedagogy to help students understand major historical developments and strengthen critical interpretive skills. Online adaptive learning tools enhance and assess students’ mastery of the core objectives from the text.
#44343 in Books W.W. Norton Co 2012-11-13Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x 1.00 x 6.20l; 1.85 #File Name: 0393912663768 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. 5 stars at best. A lot better histories out thereBy Howard Brooks2.5 stars at best. A lot better histories out there. It can be kind of contradictive at times. "A Patriots History of the United States" is a lot better and more interesting. Though this book; has more pictures/etc that makes it more of a typical classroom textbook.I find it strange some of the things it chooses to focus on while others are skimmed over. I also find it almost as if the author is trying to imprint his views or something along those lines on the book. He routinely seems to judge the actions of the past. A good historian will always note that it isn't proper to judge those of the past based on modern day morals/principles/ethics/ideas/knowledge/values. He almost seems to be encouraging the opposite.Far better history books out there. If not taking for a class I definitely would not recommend. It was required reading in my wife's class; and as a person who reads American History for a hobby I read it as well. If looking for a general brief overview of American History I would suggest the book I mentioned above. If looking for a more in depth book; this definitely is not it. Less than 600 pages and even has "brief" in the title. This of course only covers to 1877; the other book mentioned covers all of American History. If looking for more in depth histories; I would rather suggest taking it part by part. Find books covering only a certain time period.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Amercian History The Right To Own A PersonBy CustomerGreat History facts I learned so much from this book. At times I was so angry learning how former presidents wanted to own slaves. It amazed me that lives and wars were lost to the right to own another human being. Great book on American History. The only issue I had was the focus questions. On a test the essays were subjective. I would like to see answers to the focus questions.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Denise H.Good book!!
