Visions of America: A History of the United States, Volume 1

by Jennifer D. Keene, Saul T. Cornell, Edward T. O'Donnell

For introductory-level survey courses in American History.

See History. Understand History. Visions of America shows how different visions of America have shaped our nation’s past and brings history alive for a generation of visual learners.

Without sacrificing substance, Visions of America consistently weaves images into the historical narrative to engage students in serious inquiry about the historical development of the United States. As students learn to use visual images as primary sources, they also develop key analytical skills. Visions of America also focuses on the many competing visions of America that have shaped American social, cultural and political history, and explores the tensions and conflicts that have marked virtually every chapter of American history. It presents history as a dynamic, unpredictable, and dramatic process shaped by the choices made by individuals and groups.

532 pages, Paperback

First published July 11, 2009

About the author

As of 2001, Keene is an assistant professor of history at the University of Redlands (California)

Reviews

[Choko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for beginners - very basic bare bones for novices.

[Kent Lambert · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the worst book about American history I've ever read. It covers very little history, is overtly anti-Christian, and continually presents stories about women and girls that have no historical value.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was better than the last history book I read for this class. It shows both sides of the event, not just one. In each chapter it goes through the same time period from different perspectives, giving you a fuller look at the time period. I'm going to keep this book for future reference.

[Robert Justice · Rating 4 out of 5]

The main textbook for my U.S. History class. An excellent overview of American History, from the earliest Native settlers to the end of the Civil War. The great illustrations help, too.