Interpretations of American History, Volume I: Through Reconstruction: Patterns & Perspectives

by George Athan Billias, Gerald N. Grob, Martha Saxton, et al.

Book Overview

Now in a new edition from Bedford/St. Martin's, I nterpretations of American History offers an essential collection of essays and readings on American historiography. Each chapter opens with an extended essay that explores the historiography specific to that chapter's topic, followed by two readings by preeminent historians that highlight different -- although not always diametrically opposed -- historical approaches. Fully updated for the next generation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312480490
• ISBN13: 9780312480493
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Bedford Books
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Great Book, Great help for Comps

It's a good overview work that will assist most students of American history in establishing a basic knowledge of the field.