A Short History of the United States

by Remini, Robert Vincent

• ISBN13: 9780060831455
• ISBN10: 0060831456
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780060831448
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications
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About This Book

A Short History of the United States

ISBN: 9780060831455

A Short History of the United States by Robert V. Remini is a concise and engaging history of the United States, covering the period from the arrival of Native American tribes to the Obama presidency. This book is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the country's discovery, settlement, growth, and development.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in introductory American history courses at the high school and college levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the essential facts about the discovery, settlement, growth, and development of the American nation.

History and Editions

Published on December 1, 2009, this book has been a go-to resource for those seeking an abbreviated version of U.S. history. The author, Robert V. Remini, is a National Book Award winner known for his accessible and lively writing style. This edition includes detailed accounts of the migration of Native Americans, the founding of a republic under the Constitution, the emergence of the United States as a world power, and the significant events leading up to the Obama presidency.

Author and Other Works

Robert V. Remini is a renowned historian who has written extensively on American history. His other notable works include "The House of Morgan" and "The Life of Andrew Jackson." Remini's ability to make complex historical events engaging and easy to understand has made him a beloved author among students and historians alike.

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• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780060831455
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Publication Details

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication Date: December 1, 2009
• Number of Pages: 373
• Language: English

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Author Biography

Robert V. Remini is professor of history emeritus and research professor of humanities emeritus at the University of Illinois at Chicago and historian of the United States House of Representatives. He is the winner of the National Book Award for the third volume of his study of Andrew Jackson, and he lives in Wilmette, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. xv
Discovery and Settlement of the New World	p. 1
Independence and Nation Building	p. 31
An Emerging Identity	p. 63
The Jacksonian Era	p. 95
The Dispute over Slavery, Secession, and the Civil War	p. 127
Reconstruction and the Gilded Age	p. 155
Manifest Destiny, Progressivism, War, and the Roaring Twenties	p. 187
The Great Depression, the New Deal, and World War II	p. 215
The Cold War and Civil Rights	p. 245
Violence, Scandal, and the End of the Cold War	p. 277
The Conservative Revolution	p. 305
Reading List	p. 337
Index	p. 343
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