California: An Interpretive History

by James J Rawls

The best selling text in California History today, James Rawls’ comprehensive, interpretive approach has engaged professors and students in discussion and analysis of the most populous and economically powerful state in the U.S. for over 25 years.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

585 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1983

Reviews

[Aaronwilcher]

The standard textbook in California history. Unfortunately, like most textbooks, not a thrilling read.

[Cher · Rating 2 out of 5]

This history book is basically an enormous list of names of dates, cleverly concealed in dull paragraph form. Pure torture to read and study from. While it seems factually spot-on, that's all it is.

[Albie]

California: An Interpretive History by James J. Rawls (1997)

[Zach Usi]

arguably the best state everrr