America Past and Present, Volume I (to 1877), Primary Source Edition (7th Edition)

by Robert A. Divine, T.H. Breen, George M. Fredrickson

The Primary Sources Edition of America Past and Present integrates the social and political dimensions of American history into one rich chronological narrative and includes 2 to 3 primary sources per chapter with critical thinking questions for each source. Writing in a lively narrative style to tell the story of all Americans—elite and ordinary, women and men, rich and poor, white majority and minorities—the authors, six active, publishing, and award-winning historians, bring history to life for readers.

Genres: History, School, Textbooks

664 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 1987

About the author

Robert A. Divine joined the faculty of the University of Texas in 1954 as a professor of history. He served as Chairman of the Department of History and the Committee on International Studies, and a member of the interim committee that helped with the organization of the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University. In addition, he served as president of the Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations and authored eleven books. He retired in 1996.

Reviews

[Sergio · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learned most of my US History from this

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this during my years in college and it definitely was helpful. It provides a healthy overview of American history. Of course it does not go in depth, but that's because it is a textbook. It's a great reference and starting off point.

[Eloisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

i usually love history books, but this was way too dry :P