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Constructing the American Past, Volume 1: A Source Book of a People's History

Elliott J. Gorn

3.3/5 ( ratings)

This primary source reader captures the excitement of hands-on history through letters, articles, journalistic sources, photographs and posters. "Constructing the American Past" achieves a level of inclusion and depth rarely found in other source books. Each chapter focuses on a particular problem or moment in American history, and provides students with several points of view. The photographs, posters and maps included in the text ask the students to "read" the visual sources of American history. By exposing students to primary sources, the building blocks of history," Constructing the American Past" fosters a solid foundation and invites its readers to build their own understanding of American history.

Language: English

Pages: 274

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Release: November 05, 2010

ISBN: 0205773648

ISBN 13: 9780205773640

Constructing the American Past, Volume 1: A Source Book of a People's History

Elliott J. Gorn

3.3/5 ( ratings)

This primary source reader captures the excitement of hands-on history through letters, articles, journalistic sources, photographs and posters. "Constructing the American Past" achieves a level of inclusion and depth rarely found in other source books. Each chapter focuses on a particular problem or moment in American history, and provides students with several points of view. The photographs, posters and maps included in the text ask the students to "read" the visual sources of American history. By exposing students to primary sources, the building blocks of history," Constructing the American Past" fosters a solid foundation and invites its readers to build their own understanding of American history.

Language: English

Pages: 274

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Release: November 05, 2010

ISBN: 0205773648

ISBN 13: 9780205773640

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