American Promise 3e V1 & i-clicker

by James L. Roark, Michael P. Johnson, Susan M. Hartmann

The American Promise is more teachable and memorable than any other U.S. survey text. The balanced narrative braids together political and social history so that students can discern overarching trends as well as individual stories . The voices of hundreds of Americans � from Presidents to pipefitters, and sharecroppers to suffragettes � animate the past and make concepts memorable. The past comes alive for students through dynamic special features and a stunning and distinctive visual program. Over 775 contemporaneous illustrations � more than any competing text � draw students into the text, and more than 180 full-color maps increase students� geographic literacy. A rich array of special features complements the narrative, offering more points of departure for assignments and discussion. Longstanding favorites include Documenting the American Promise , Historical Questions , The Promise of Technology , and Beyond America�s Borders, representing a key part of our effort to increase attention paid to the global context of American history.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Textbooks, School

Hardcover

First published May 22, 2001

About the author

James L. Roark is professor of history at Emory University.

Reviews

[Jeffrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

OK, once again . . . get out your pen and pencil, take your time, review and learn. This is not something to be read to enjoy. This is a learning experience. I spent a good two months on this one taking notes and driving this info. into my head. Why? How else can I show appreciation for my for-brothers and -sisters? To love your country is to learn of it and then learn what you can do for it and all those who've lost their lives, are living, and to come.

[Sydney · Rating 3 out of 5]

"'To hang a fanatic is to make a martyr of him.'"

What an appropriate quote for this day and age. This was my textbook from freshman year of college, spring semester, when I first met the LEGEND Dr. Ben Scharff. After all this time, I still had one chapter and the Articles of Confederation left...

[Jane Sweatt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great read after visiting his Washington home virtually through the Senior Learning Network which is a great program. Douglass's life is extraordinary to say the least really. Coming up with words to express how great a person he was is difficult. I would encourage people to read about him, visit his home when it reopens next spring and learn more about him. This book is really for upper elementary, middle school and high school students as a companion book to their study of American History, slavery and incredible people who survived, thrived and taught others.
J.

[Havoc Teslasmith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book series is amazing! If you really want to learn and understand United States history. The American Promise is a MUST read. The best way to read these books is from start to finish. Don't skip parts or like in any story things will be confusing and it won't be fun or memorable.

[Tori · Rating 5 out of 5]

Textbook for college history class. Well done. Made history seem more fluid and less removed. Each chapter concluded with what was still to come, so the pacing was just right and more easily understandable.

[Katie Borden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very easy to read. While I still don't like History as a subject, this book (purchased for a History class) made the learning process so much less painful. I walked away with a better understanding of our country's history, which also makes my awareness of what's going on now a double-edged sword... Anyways, great book, will actually keep it and reread it again, someday.

[Tracy Duvall · Rating 5 out of 5]

While far from perfect, this easily is the best survey-level textbook that I've ever read. (I've read a lot of them.) The prose flows; the authors acknowledge debate among specialists (although more would be better); they are able to communicate their own, sophisticated understanding clearly; and the examples and quotes are interesting. Some of the maps are internally inconsistent and/or don't match the narrative, and I cringed a time or two while reading about what's now the US Southwest, but those are quibbles.

[Misty Phillips · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a very informative book, but jumps around "in time" which makes it difficult to follow.

[MB (What she read) · Rating 3 out of 5]

A pretty good textbook. Favorite part is profiles at chapter beginnings. 3.5 stars

[Ben Carling]

great history book.

[Emily Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually one of the best textbooks I've had to read for college so far! It's not terribly dense as compared to other history textbooks.

[Apple · Rating 5 out of 5]

good