The Private Side of American History: Readings in Everday Life, Second Edition (#2 since 1865)

By Gary B. Nash and editor Frazier, Thomas R.

Book Overview

Most studies of history concentrate on public figures and public affairs, the events and people that most historians consider important or influenntial. What is left out in these traditional presentations is the ordinary, day-to-day life of most of the members of the given society...that is, the "private side" of history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0155719653
• ISBN13: 9780155719651
• Release Date: January 1979
• Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.1"