The American Nation: A History of the United States

By John A. Garraty, Mark C. Carnes, Janice Arthur Garraty

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0321052897
• ISBN13: 9780321052896
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
• Length: 570 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful

I got this book in three days..Looks brand new and i got it used. Excellent Service.

American Nation

It came very soon after I had ordered it and it was in the exact condition that I payed for. Thank you!!

A Fabulous Guide to American History in Class and Beyond

This text is absolutely unsurpassed in terms of clarity, conciseness and general usefulness. I first used Garraty's book in 8th grade, then again as a supplement to some other texts in a U.S. A.P. class in high school (I got a 5 on the test, which I am confident is owed entirely to Garraty) and still use it for general reference in college. In a little over 1000 pages, Garraty covers just about every major event in United...

A Truly Readable History Book

This book is far more than a collection of dates and the authors' assertions about what happened and why. The history and analyses presented are clear and interesting. But in addition, there are many photographs, original illustrations, and excerpts from many other sources contemporary with the events discussed. These enlarge the understanding of what was happening. For example, in accounting for the change in the Soviet...

Great book for summarization of American History

I read this book for AP US History and it provided a clear and concise overview and explanation of American History from start to finish. I recomend this book to anyone who is interested in American History or the emergence of the American Government.