Like its corresponding full-size version, The Enduring Vision, Concise, features an engaging, elegantly written narrative that emphasises political, social and cultural history within a chronological framework. The Enduring Vision was the first U.S. history survey text to incorporate sustained attention to cultural history and is also known for its innovative coverage of the West and the environment. The Enduring Vision's authors are well respected in their fields. Relative to the complete edition, the Fifth Edition of The Enduring Vision, Concise, represents a 40 percent reduction in length. The full-colour format offers the illustrative maps and captivating artwork of the full-length Enduring Vision at a fraction of the cost.