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A History of the United States Philip Jenkins

A History of the United States By Philip Jenkins

A History of the United States by Philip Jenkins

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This established introductory text provides a lucid, authoritative account of the course of American history, discussing political, social, economic and cultural developments. In this revised and updated new edition, Jenkins reviews the 2008 presidential election, the economic crisis and recent environmental issues.

A History of the United States Summary

A History of the United States by Philip Jenkins

This established introductory text provides a lucid, authoritative account of the course of American history, discussing political, social, economic and cultural developments. In this revised and updated new edition, Jenkins reviews the 2008 presidential election, the economic crisis and recent environmental issues.

A History of the United States Reviews

Praise for the third edition: 'The new chapter on Contemporary America will maintain the book's deserved reputation as a leading introductory text on the history of what is still the world's most powerful nation.' - Robert Cook, University of Sheffield, UK. 'An excellent update of a very good book.' - David Brodnax, Sr, Trinity Christian College, USA. Praise for the fourth edition: 'Clear description, analysis, and argument make the fourth edition of A History of the United States an excellent introduction to American history.' - John Fry, Chair of the Department of History, Trinity Christian College, USA

About Philip Jenkins

PHILIP JENKINS Distinguished Senior Fellow in the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University, USA.

Table of Contents

List of Tables.- List of Maps.- Preface to the Fourth Edition.- Preface to the Third Edition.- Preface to the Second Edition.- Preface to the First Edition.- Introduction.- Unnamed Lands: The European Settlement, 1492-1765.- Revolution and Nation Building, 1765-1825.- Expansion and Crisis, 1825-65.- Cities and Industry, 1865-1917.- War and Globalism, 1917-56.- Only Yesterday: The United States 1956-2000.- Contemporary America.- Glossary.- Suggestions for Further Reading.- Index.

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GOR006922852
9780230282872
0230282873
A History of the United States by Philip Jenkins
Philip Jenkins
Palgrave Essential Histories series
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Palgrave Macmillan
2012-01-17
368
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