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Historical Viewpoints: Notable Articles from American Heritage, Vol 1: To 1877, 6th Edition
Historical Viewpoints Notable Articles from American Heritage Vol 1 To 1877 6th Edition Author:John A. Garraty (Editor) This informative collection of articles covering U.S. history from colonial times through 1877 comprises one of the best representations of American historical writing available. Garraty has carefully chosen selections from American Heritage magazine for their breadth of topical coverage and their diversity of scholarly approa... more »ches. The combination of complementary articles provides the reader with a sense of the variety and richness of historical literature.
Garraty's insightful introductions to each article serve to place the events discussed in their proper historical context and to identify and explain the specific approach to writing and analysis taken by each writer. Numerous illustrations, cartoons, photographs, and examples of fine art add a visual dimension that helps bring history to life.
This new edition offers the most up-to-date perspectives on historical issues with the addition of eight completely new articles, including Eric Foner's "The South's Inner Civil War."
Exceptionally authoritative and intriguing, Historical Viewpoints is the perfect supplement to any American history survey course.« less