This classic; inexpensive; brief text is perfect for colleges organized on the quarter system or for professors who want to assign supplemental reading. The organization of the text was revised for greater clarity; and this edition includes a chapter on "The Collapse of Communism and New Realities." The coverage of social and cultural history has been increased without sacrificing the text's distinctive balance. The eighth edition contains a thorough map program; and a boxed feature highlighting primary sources.
#50056 in Books Unknown 2011-08-04Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.20 x 1.00 x 6.10l; 1.92 #File Name: 039391190X584 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. All the important events; but "brief version"By summerstarOk; this is for a class. This is the vol2 from the Civil War forward. My only gripe is that this is a "brief" version; so for the sake of a class timeline; so far; there is no depth into certain important historical events. Then again; that self-explains the "brief" version. The author covers all the major events but if your looking for something in-depth on the topics; you may want to try his full version which is lengthy.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great and easy readBy LindseyGreat and easy read; loved this format and was compact enough to not kill my back with the rest of my books! I got a used edition that was in pretty bad shape; but still readable. Definitely go used it's the cheapest and best way to go!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Even Better than ExpectedBy Chad CrabtreeOutstanding. I knew Dr. Foner was a brilliant scholar and writer after reading some of his shorter work and taking part in his eye-opening free online course on the Civil War and Reconstruction; so when I saw that he had written a textbook on American history; I was immediately interested to see how his style would translate to the textbook genre. I have not been disappointed. I am curious; though; how much I am missing by not getting the full edition with all of the extra material; however; I could not be more pleased with this concise; yet thorough treatment of American history--and for a reasonable price for a full; comprehensive text like this. Truly great. (Also; do yourself a favor and check our his book The Fiery Trial; and his online course mentioned above. You won't regret it.)
