Providing a survey of American history, this text seeks to show how it has shaped the American nation of today. It discusses social, cultural and economic developments within a broad political framework. This edition of the book contains expanded coverage of the impact of Spain and Hispanic culture on American society. Perspectives on the Europeans and their interactions with Native Americans in the 16th and 17th centuries are also offered.
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In this eloquent and sweeping narrative, John Garraty and new co-author Mark Carnes reveal the multiple layers of American history and distill what is most important about the people, places, and events that comprise the American Nation. Using a political history framework, the authors present an engaging discussion of social, economic, and cultural developments in this country. MARKET Appropriate for anyone with an interest in American history.
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- PublisherHarper & Row
- Publication date1985
- ISBN 10 0060422939
- ISBN 13 9780060422936
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number4
- Number of pages589
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