Description: A concise introduction to the history of the United States from pre-European contact up to the present day, covering major themes and patterns of American history and incorporating social, economic, cultural, religious and political topics.
Brief description: Philip Jenkins is Distinguished Professor of History at Baylor University, USA.
Review Quotes:
"This history doesn't begin at Plymouth Rock. Not even at Cahokia. Jenkins begins his American narrative . . . in an eastern Oklahoman burial chamber. It's the first of many jolts in a twisty ride through an America you thought you knew." --David R. Swartz, Professor of History, Asbury University, USA
"This updated edition extends Jenkins's fair-minded and readable narrative through the tumultuous first quarter of the twenty-first century. Philip Jenkins is a master story-teller who deftly blends the threads of politics, economics, religion, and foreign affairs. An ideal choice for the undergraduate classroom and for general readers alike." --John G. Turner, Professor of Religious Studies and History, George Mason University, USA