The History of the United States

This latest addition to the Histories of the Modern Nations series explores the complex and contested history of the United States from the nation's precolonial origins to the present day.

Supported by contemporary historiography and an array of primary sources, this book examines how Americans from varied backgrounds and perspectives, from indigenous peoples, to African Americans, women, workers, and immigrants, have struggled to broaden the definition of “We the People” and extend freedom ...