America: Readings in Themes and Eras

This anthology of readings is intended for introductory American Studies classes. The readings cover the following eras in American history: the colonial period, the Revolution, the expansion of democracy (early 19th century and the Civil War - with a range of materials on slavery), expansion into the frontier - the early 20th century, and the mid-20th century to the present. Each of these eras is subdivided into themes: land, government, people, non-mainstream perceptions and international issues or perceptions. America presents a range of influential thinkers, thoughts, and issues in American life.