- Table View
- List View
The American Pageant: A History of the American People
by Lizabeth Cohen David KennedyYou may not think that a history book could make you laugh, but THE AMERICAN PAGEANT just might. It's known for being one of the most popular, effective and entertaining texts on American history. Colorful anecdotes, first-person quotations and the authors' trademark wit bring history to life. Learning aids make the book as accessible as it is enjoyable: part openers and chapter-ending chronologies provide a context for the major periods in American history, while primary sources and introductions to key historical figures give you a front row seat to the nation's past.
The American Pageant: A History of the American People
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth CohenNIMAC-sourced textbook
The American Pageant: A History of the American People
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth Cohen Margaret O’MaraKennedy/O'Mara's THE AMERICAN PAGEANT, 18th Edition, enjoys a reputation as one of the most popular, effective and entertaining texts on American history, and for good reasons. Colorful anecdotes, vivid maps, charts, illustrations, highlighted first-person quotations and the authors' trademark wit bring American history to life. Learning aids make the book's content as accessible as it is enjoyable. Brief essays opening each of the text’s nine chronological sections, along with chapter-ending chronologies, help students develop a coherent understanding of the pace, phases and grand sweep of the American story. Other features present primary sources, scholarly debates and lastingly consequential historical developments for analysis.
The American Pageant: A History of the American People (Fourteenth Edition)
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth Cohen Thomas A. BaileyThis edition of The American Pageant tries to cultivate in its readers the capacity for balanced judgment and informed understanding about American society by holding up to the present the mirror and measuring rod that is the past.
The American Pageant: A History of the American People (Updated AP Edition)
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth Cohen
The American Pageant: A History of the American People, AP* Edition
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth CohenNIMAC-sourced textbook
The American Pageant: A History of the American People, AP* Edition (14th Edition)
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth Cohen Thomas Andrew BaileyFor this fourteenth edition of The American Pageant, the authors have worked together closely to incorporate the most recent scholarship about American history, and to preserve the readability that has long been the Pageant's hallmark.
The American Pageant: A History of the American People, AP® Edition
by Lizabeth Cohen David KennedyNIMAC-sourced textbook
The American Pageant: A History of the American People, AP® Edition
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth CohenNIMAC-sourced textbook
The American Pageant: A History of the Republic
by David M. Kennedy Elizabeth Cohen Thomas A. BaileyCollege American History textbook. Includes anecdotes and quotations.
The American Pageant: A History of the Republic (11th edition)
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth Cohen Thomas A. BaileyLike its predecessors, this edition of The American Pageant tries to cultivate in its readers the capacity for balanced judgment and informed understanding about American society by holding up to the present the mirror and measuring rod that is the past. The book's goal is not to teach the art of prophecy but the much subtler and more difficult arts of seeing things in context, of understanding the roots and direction and pace of change, and of distinguishing what is truly new under the sun from what is not. The study of history, it has been rightly said, does not make one smart for the next time, but wise forever.
The American Pageant: A History of the Republic (12th edition)
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth Cohen Thomas A. BaileyThe American Pageant is an effective American history textbook which includes chapter-ending chronologies, numerous interesting quotes from historical figures, and incisive part openers that contextualize six major periods in American history. The Appendix includes "Suggested Readings" for every chapter, an annotated Constitution of the United States, and an extensive statistical profile of the United States.
The American Pageant: A History of the Republic (13th AP Edition)
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth Cohen Thomas A. BaileyFor this thirteenth edition of The American Pageant, the authors have worked together closely to incorporate the most recent scholarship about American history, and to preserve the readability that has long been the Pageants hallmark.
The American Pageant: A History of the Republic (13th edition)
by David M. Kennedy Lizabeth Cohen Thomas A. BaileyThis edition focuses on the great public debates that have dominated American history. Engaging features draw students into the narrative, improving comprehension and increasing their interest in the material. "Varying Viewpoints" features explore the scholarly debates surrounding major historical issues, while "Makers of America" essays focus on the diverse ethnic, racial, and activist groups that compose America's pluralistic society.
The American Pageant: History of the Republic (9th Edition)
by David M. Kennedy Thomas A. BaileyThe American Pageant lays special emphasis on the great public issues that have dominated national life: the Revolution and the making of the Constitution, slavery and the Civil War, the struggles of minorities, the transformation of the economy from an agricultural to an industrial to a post-industrial basis, relations with other nations, the never-ending debates about social justice and the proper role of government, and the evolution of major public institutions like political parties.
The American Past: A Survey of American History (Volume I)
by Joseph R. ConlinIntended for U. S. History Survey courses offered in history departments at both 2- and 4-year institutions. This introductory-level course (freshman/sophomore) is taken as either a general education requirement or as a pre-requisite for history majors. Can be used for one-semester and/or two-semester courses.
The American People: Creating a Nation and a Society
by John Howe Allan Winkler Gary Nash Charlene Mires Peter Frederick Allen Davis Julie Jeffrey Carla PestanaThis engaging text examines U. S. history as revealed through the experiences of all Americans, both ordinary and extraordinary. With a thought-provoking and rich presentation, the authors explore the complex lives of Americans of all national origins and cultural backgrounds, at all levels of society, and in all regions of the country.
The American People: Creating a Nation and a Society (5th Edition, Condensed)
by Gary B. Nash Allen F. Davis Julie Roy Jeffrey Allan M. Winkler John R. Howe Peter J. FrederickA condensed version of "The American People, Fifth Edition," this engaging text examines U. S. history as revealed through the experiences of all Americans, both ordinary and extraordinary. With a thought-provoking and rich presentation, the authors explore the complex lives of Americans of all national origins and cultural backgrounds, at all levels of society, and in all regions of the country. A vibrant four-color design and compact size make this book accessible, convenient, and easy-to read.
The American People: Creating a Nation and a Society, Single Volume-Sixth Edition
by Gary B. Nash Allen F. Davis Julie Roy Jeffrey Allan M. Winkler John R. Howe Peter J. FrederickThe narrative integrates discussion of public events such as presidential elections, wars, and reform movements with the private stories of ordinary Americans who participated in and responded to these events. As it unfolds the drama of American history, the Sixth Edition of The American People provides the most current scholarship and highlights the connections between the many factors-political, social, economic, technological, religious, cultural, international, and intellectual—that have shaped American society.
The American People: Creating a Nation and a Society, Volume 2, Student Edition
by John Howe Allan Winkler Gary Nash Charlene Mires Peter Frederick Allen Davis Julie Jeffrey Carla PestanaThis Edition revises the Concise Seventh Edition of The American People in light of recent scholarship and retains important features from the Sixth Edition. Its organization is structured to facilitate student learning and accommodate itself more easily to the usual length of the college semester. The book is divided into four parts and contains seven chapters in each section. In Volume One, part one covers the period to 1815, while part two carries the narrative through Reconstruction for a total of fourteen chapters. Since many surveys begin with Reconstruction, part three of the in Volume Two repeats that Chapter 14 and contains seven additional chapters, ending with an analysis of the 1920s. The final part of the book spans the period from the Great Depression and New Deal to the recent past. Volume Two contains fifteen chapters.
The American Promise, Combined Volume: A History of the United States
by James L. Roark Michael P. Johnson Patricia Cline Cohen Sarah Stage Susan M. HartmannThe American Promise appeals to all types of students and provides the right resources and tools to support any classroom environment. A clear political framework supports a vibrant social and cultural story that embraces the voices of hundreds of Americans -- from presidents to pipefitters and sharecroppers to suffragettes -- who help students connect with history and grasp important concepts. Now in its fifth edition, The American Promise does even more to increase historical analysis skills and facilitate active learning, and its robust array of multimedia supplements make it the perfect choice for traditional face-to-face classrooms, hybrid courses, and distance learning. Read the preface.
The American Promise, Value Edition: Volume 2, From 1865 (Sixth Edition)
by James L. Roark Michael P. Johnson Patricia Cline Cohen Sarah Stage Susan M. HartmannThe American Promise, Value Edition, has long been a favorite with students who value the text's readability, clear chronology, and lively voices of ordinary Americans, all in a portable format. Instructors have long valued the full narrative accompanied by a 2-color map program and the rich instructor resources of the parent text made available at an affordable price.
The American Promise, Volume 1: To 1877 (Sixth Edition; Value Edition)
by James L. Roark Michael P. Johnson Patricia Cline Cohen Sarah Stage Susan M. HartmannThe American Promise, Value Edition, has long been a favorite with students who value the text's readability, clear chronology, and lively voices of ordinary Americans, all in a portable format. Instructors have long valued the full narrative accompanied by a 2-color map program and the rich instructor resources of the parent text made available at an affordable price.
The American Promise: A Concise History (Sixth Edition)
by James L. Roark Michael P. Johnson Patricia Cline Cohen Sarah Stage Susan M. HartmannWhat is the best way to engage and teach students in their history survey course? From the beginning, The American Promise has been shaped by our firsthand knowledge that the survey course is one of the most difficult to teach and, for many, also the most difficult to take. From the outset we have met this challenge by providing a story students enjoy for its readability, clear chronology, and lively voices of ordinary Americans.
The American Promise: A History of the United States (Combined 5th Edition)
by James L. Roark Michael P. Johnson Patricia Cline Cohen Sarah Stage Susan M. HartmannThe American Promise appeals to all types of students and provides the right resources and tools to support any classroom environment. A clear political framework supports a vibrant social and cultural story that embraces the voices of hundreds of Americans -- from presidents to pipefitters and sharecroppers to suffragettes -- who help students connect with history and grasp important concepts. Now in its fifth edition, The American Promise does even more to increase historical analysis skills and facilitate active learning, and its robust array of multimedia supplements make it the perfect choice for traditional face-to-face classrooms, hybrid courses, and distance learning. Read the preface.