The American Pageant to 1877: A History of the Republic, Vol 1

by Thomas A. Bailey, David M. Kennedy, Lizabeth Cohen

The Brief American Pageant retains the vivid chronological narrative of its full-length counterpart, focusing on the great public debates that have dominated American history. Engaging features draw students into the narrative, improving comprehension and increasing their interest in the material. "Varying Viewpoints" features explore the scholarly debates surrounding major historical issues, while "Makers of America" essays focus on the diverse ethnic, racial, and activist groups that compose America's pluralistic society.

Genres: History, School, Nonfiction, Textbooks

608 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1963

Reviews

[Ayuzah Shah · Rating 1 out of 5]

ts pmo

[Do · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little bit too much personal opinion by the author for my taste.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting. Good to read this along with the other books on my list.

[em sky-walker]

The comments about this book i wrote in my reading log from 2012: "Tries to be cool, but isn't."

Oh, past me.

[Brent Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have to admit, I found this text a bit dense when covering the material during high school. But revisiting it a few decades later, I found its coverage and breadth fascinating. I'd highly recommend both volumes to any history buffs and anyone simply interested in a high-quality narrative of America's evolution.

[Peter · Rating 1 out of 5]

Tries to turn everything in a story. I was skeptical of the quality of this book when I read it (I used it twice in High School) and am more so now after reading Lies My Teacher Told Me . Give this one a pass if you can and find a quality history textbook elsewhere.

[Marie]

used as a textbook in U.S. History I class at college

[Bubbles Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very engaging and thrilling view at the epitome of American history.