Out of Many: A History of the American People, Volume I

by John Mack Faragher (Editor), Daniel Czitrom, Mari Jo Buhle

This major revision of a pathbreaking book weaves together the complex interaction of social, political, and historical forces that have shaped the United States and from which " the American people" have evolved by telling stories of people and of the nation and emphasizing that American history has never been the preserve of any particular region. Traditional turning points and watershed events are integrated with the stories of the nation's many diverse communities. The book's trademark " continental" approach has been expanded to incorporate a greater hemispheric perspective, while a new community and memory feature analyzes the role--and the conflicts--of historical memory in shaping communities' understanding of the past. Community and memory essays examine such topics as conflicts over Indian burial grounds, controversies surrounding the Alamo, and the way in which the American media is putting the World Trade Center bombing into historical perspective. Incorporates the latest research on the South, popular culture, science and technology, and the Cold War. Features full coverage of the African American experience--with full chapters on slavery and empire in the colonial period and the civil rights movement from the 1940's to the 1960's. Discussion of the role of minorities includes African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asians, and Pacific Islanders. Historians and anyone interested in American history from a narrative approach.

Genres: History, American History

559 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Kayla · Rating 3 out of 5]

Got to read this for school so might as well log it for a book towards my goal, it's taking up so much reading time anyways.

[Biz]

if you can't use your class textbooks towards your reading challenge then what's even the point of college

[M.G. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was pretty average for me. It was very long, but very worth it. I read this volume whilst taking APUSH. It’s true that, at times (reading long amounts of this book and tirelessly taking notes on its content at 3 a.m.), I have loathed, sweat, bled, and toiled over this book. However, these were merely emotional responses to the plot, and I was experiencing frustrations over the fact that I was being forced to read it, rather than choosing to read it on my own. If I hadn't taken APUSH and had instead read Out of Many for some pleasurable light reading, then I would have loved it even more. I specifically enjoyed the many informational pictures and maps, hilarious and artistic political cartoons, and creatively titled chapter and section headings. I remember one day in our class when we talked about one section’s title for nearly half the time! It was something about comparing prostitutes with “The Sporting Life” in the 1800s, I believe. Anyway, this volume truly prepared me well for the A.P. United States History test that took place on May 5th, 2017. It included all the required information, plus some bits as well! This book truly exceeded my expectations I had when it was dropped noisily onto my desk last August. Now, as the school year is drawing to a close, I will be returning this book with sadness, as it was a loyal companion to my studies all year. This book has been with me to Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, and Colorado. I spent long hours paging through it on long car trips with my noisy family. I love this book, and would highly recommend it for your APUSH studies!!

[Raul Garcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Julia Hecks]

good book