The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People

by Paul S. Boyer, Joseph F. Kett

Boyer, Paul S., Clark, Clifford E., Kett, Joseph F., Salisbury, Neal, Sitkoff, Harvard

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Textbooks, American History, Reference, High School

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1900

About the author

Paul S. Boyer is a U.S. cultural and intellectual historian (Ph.D., Harvard University, 1966) and is Merle Curti Professor of History Emeritus and former director (1993-2001) of the Institute for Research in the Humanities at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He has held visiting professorships at UCLA, Northwestern University, and William & Mary; has received Guggenheim and Rockefeller Foundation Fellowships; and is an elected member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Society of American Historians, and the American Antiquarian Society. Before coming to Wisconsin in 1980, he taught at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst (1967-1980).

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Reviews

[Alex Brzozowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful and informative textbook, but could use more visuals (graphs, pictures, etc). Helped me study for my AP Exam.

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

Zzzzzzzzzzzz... I'm sleeping even thinking about this book. I had to read & outline this for my APUSI class. Very boring but detailed. Interesting with some pictures, and very good commentary and primary sources when it comes to wars.

[kasia☆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

jednak warto było czytać te 1000 stron,bo egzamin zaliczony na 5

[David Burton · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very comprehensive narrative of United States History. Quality attempts are made to include a wide range of "voices" to help convey the topic(s). Probably the most thorough coverage of any text currently on the market considering its breadth and depth. However, the text is not engaging for a high school AP US History class within a typical public high school; better for university level. It truly reads like a committee wrote and can feel sterile at times. After 12 years with this text my district has made the [wise] choice to make a new selection.

[Jason · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the first textbook I've read to completion for a history course. It gives a very unbiased opinion on the history of the United States and utilizes various opinions to make sure you are able to get the whole picture. It was a little dry at times but I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a full understanding of United States history post Civil War.

[Tove · Rating 3 out of 5]

If I was taking a history course, this would be terrific. But very slow unfortunately, although very informative. Its quite long as well. If you are a reader of detailed history books this might be up your alley. But for me, I prefer more storytelling. Excellent pictures though.

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

College textbook for undergraduate U.S. History courses. Clearly readable, gives a good narrative that I even read a second time many years later. Covers from pre-Columbian civilizations up through Reconstruction and the election of 1876.

[Xiao Keren · Rating 4 out of 5]

A long long long textbook!

[Dieter Umholtz · Rating 2 out of 5]

SO BORING

[Boy King · Rating 3 out of 5]

the book was very good at describing the history of the American people. this book seems good for 6th through 8th graders. not much else to say about this book besides that

[SAPpyLING · Rating 4 out of 5]

YAY! Finished with APUSH for GOOD!

It was quite an interesting, effective textbook; it is well organized and includes a diverse collection of pictures, graphs, and other stimuli. This strategy to embed some pictures in the text smartly allows a small break for readers and exercises a stronger memory tie (a certain fact about a certain picture, ex- a picture of bicycles and the freedom it gave women). The content was also detailed enough to arm readers with examples as evidence to use in essays, not detail-oriented to a degree where an OD of exposure would kill one's relationship with history. The content is also organized by sections and sub-topics which help organize notes. Along with the organization, each chapter offered a list of vocabulary terms that help sum it up; an organized summary is also provided at the end of each chapter.
I actually used the online version, which included some helpful practice quizzes and tests for studying. The text sizes were also adjustable, so your eyes could take a break. There was a progress bar at the bottom as well, which could be ... more or less... motivating and demoralizing.

This textbook is recommended to any and all current APUSH (Advanced Placement United States History; GOOD LUCK!) students and those unique enough to pursue historical studying during their leisure. It's one big book, long enough to last many bedtime stories.

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This textbook was long, but it was extremely informative. I enjoyed reading it and learning about this nation's complex history.
I did, however, feel that it was extremely biased at times. You could tell that they didn't... 'favor' some things, such as President Kennedy and President Bush the younger.

Overall, however, it was a good textbook was a lot of useful information. Plus, it made history interesting, like a story. Now, I just hope I do well on the AP test in May. ;)

[Netsen7Bookdragon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good and imformative book about the American history. It was the great way of learning about the history with a lot of detailing and fun info. I also liked the a place in time that took a closer look on some of the places in America. This was a great way of go more in the depth.

[America Lopez]

This textbook was assigned for my APUSH class. I would have liked to see more of a Latinx representation. We are Americans and we aren't talked about much in the book. The book should show more light on the history of Latinx people in the US. We should also talk about them more in classrooms.

[Linda · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lots of information packed into a huge text. It took forever to read, but what I did retain, I liked learning.

[Bud · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arguably the best one-volume American history textbook on the market.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's nice to finally say that I have finished this textbook, read it for my APUSH class.

[The Mad Mad Madeline · Rating 2 out of 5]

Classic. AP US History at its finest.



However, I would never want to read it over again...

[DH · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best American History textbook, the one I have used to teach the survey.

[Noa Bash · Rating 1 out of 5]

fuck you

[Cameron Motsinger · Rating 1 out of 5]

How do you give negative star ratings?