Nation of Nations: A Narrative History of the American Republic

by James West Davidson

This history of the American Republic has a narrative approach, helping students to become involved in the human dramas that shaped history. Essays are included to set American events in a global context, and each chapter ends with a summary to aid learning.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, International Relations, Textbooks, School, Reference

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

James West Davidson is a historian, writer, and wilderness paddler. He received his Ph.D. in American history from Yale University and writes full time. He is also co-editor, with Michael Stoff, of New Narratives in American History, a series published by Oxford University Press, as well as the coauthor of textbooks in American history. These include "Experience History," "After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection," and "US: A Narrative History" for the college level and "The American Nation" for the middle grades.

Reviews

[Holly Keimig · Rating 4 out of 5]

1865 to present

[Rebecca Hundley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. More citizens should read this book. Especially if one has a passion for the immigration issue.

[Christine Turner · Rating 4 out of 5]

enjoyed the book. joyful, love, sadness, grief and family life and how it copes

[Megan]

"Volume One: To 1877"

[Jonathan]

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