Constructing the American Past: A Source Book of People's History

by Elliott J. Gorn; Randy Roberts; Terry D. Bilhartz, Randy W. Roberts, Terry D. Bilhartz

This popular collection consists of a variety of primary sources, all grouped around central themes in American history since 1865. Each chapter in this book focuses on a particular problem in American history since 1865, such as American involvement in the Vietnam War, providing the reader with several points of view from which to examine the historical evidence. For anyone interested in American history since 1865.

Genres: History

Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Kathryn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not a fan. I feel a bit like they copped out on the writing. I get the idea of presenting history from the perspective of primary sources, but the chapters overly focused on ONE idea and left out everything else from that time period. While that could be interesting (after ~1920 when the writing was less painful to read), it certainly presented a horribly limited account of history.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty well done. Organized and to the point. Great for seniors or freshmen in college.

[Seth Robins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book alone made me choose History as my first major in college.