The American brief people : creating a nation and a society /
general editor, Gary B. Nash, [and five other]
- Third Edition
- United States of America : Longman, c2000
- 907 pages : some color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Recovering the Past -- Maps -- Preface -- Supplements -- About the Author -- Part I: A Colonizing People, 1492–1776 -- Part II: A Revolutionary People, 1775–1828 -- Part III: An Expanding People, 1820–1877 -- Part IV: An Industrializing People, 1865–1900 -- Part V: A Modernizing People, 1900–1945 -- Part VI: A Resilient People, 1945–2002 -- Appendix -- Credits -- Index -- World Map "
"This edition, published by Longman, is a concise version of the full-length text, focusing on the experiences of Americans from diverse backgrounds and all levels of society. It integrates discussions of public events with personal stories, providing a comprehensive view of American history"