Arkansas: A Narrative History

By George Sabo III, Thomas A. Deblack, Jeannie M. Whayne, et al.

Book Overview

Arkansas: A Narrative History is a comprehensive history of the state that has been invaluable to students and the general public since its original publication. Four distinguished scholars cover prehistoric Arkansas, the colonial period, and the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and incorporate the newest historiography to bring the book up to date for 2012.

A new chapter on Arkansas geography, new material on the civil rights movement and the struggle over integration, and an examination of the state's transition from a colonial economic model to participation in the global political economy are included. Maps are also dramatically enhanced, and supplemental teaching materials are available.

"No less than the first edition, this revision of Arkansas: A Narrative History is a compelling introduction for those who know little about the state and an insightful survey for others who wish to enrich their acquaintance with the Arkansas past."
--Ben Johnson, from the Foreword

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 155728993X
• ISBN13: 9781557289933
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
• Length: 600 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.9" x 10.1"

Customer Reviews

A Comprehensive Overview of Arkansas

A great dive into Arkansas's history, from pre-historic times to the modern era. While there are some major stylistic clashes between certain authors (Arnold), the vast majority of the text is accessible and engaging. A lot of interesting tidbits that anyone with any interest in the Natural State will enjoy.