A Traveller's History of the USA

by Daniel J. McInerney

The Traveller's History series is designed for travellers who want more historical background on the country they are visiting than can be found in a tour guide. Each volume offers a complete and authoritative history of the country from the earliest times up to the present. A Gazetteer cross-referenced to the main text pin-points the historical importance of sights and towns.Illustrated with maps and line drawings, this literate and lively series makes ideal before-you-go reading, and is just as handy tucked into suitcase or backpack.

A Traveller's History of the U.S.A. guides today's travellers through a general history of the people and places of America. Starting with the lay of the land and the cultures of its first inhabitants, it examines the rise of European colonies, the emergence of a new nation, and the tragic, triumphant, twisting course of its republican experiment, right up to the present day.

Genres: History

468 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2000

Reviews

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice, easy review of U.S. history. The author leaves few stones unturned as he weaves his way chronologically. Of course, in a book that covers such an expanse of time, some details are left out. But this is not surprising.

[Olli K · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable and easy to read.

Focuses more on events before WW2, which I think is a good decision. If you need an overview of history of the United States I do recommend reading this book.

[Anastasia Troshina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Книга оставляет очень приятное впечатление: достаточно правильного размера мазками описывается вся история США, при этом без попыток сфокусироваться только на хорошем или только на плохом. Объем изложенной информации очень удачен для первого широкого ознакомления с историей с тем, чтобы обратить внимание на основные моменты и тренды