American History: A Survey, Volume 2: Since 1865

by Alan Brinkley, Richard Nelson Current

This survey aims to balance social and cultural with the political and diplomatic history. It aims to help instructor to organize his or her course in many different ways confident that the text will support both the topics discussed in class and provide students with the ideal book for self-study.

Genres: History, Textbooks, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published December 31, 1900

About the author

Alan Brinkley was an American political historian who has taught for over 20 years at Columbia University. He was the Allan Nevins Professor of History until his death. From 2003 to 2009, he was University Provost.

Reviews

[Mei · Rating 2 out of 5]

Class is not over but I read enough of what I needed to know. The textbook was amazing and well written. I truly enjoyed reading it and never fell asleep, which is a lot to say considering its a textbook. I have read quite a few history textbooks for school and by far this one was the best.

[Jdetrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a textbook, so its not an incredibly exciting read. That being said, I think it gives a well written, balanced view of American history.

[probably · Rating 5 out of 5]

The flow of poetic language is admirable. The perspective is well balanced, but sympathetic to the left. A great introductory survey of American history. Amazingly well written.

[katherine ✡︎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an easy to read and well thought out text.

[Patrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Textbook, No Comment.