The Pursuit of Liberty: A History of the American People, Vol. 2

by R. Jackson Wilson, James Gilbert, Karen Ordahl Kupperman

This text takes a unique approach—each chapter is split into two distinct parts. In the first part of each chapter, the authors tell the story of a very specific and concrete witchcraft hysteria in Salem Village in 1692, for example. The second part of the chapter is a discussion of the historical setting of the chapters episode, placing it in its historical context. This incident-narrative approach allows the student to examine a subject in depth and then understand how it relates to the larger fabric of American history.

664 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Raymond Jackson Wilson

Reviews

[Roxy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best history book I've ever read. Wilson keeps your attention, he knows how to make history into a fascinating story rather than a list of facts. I wish all my textbooks were like this.