Customer Reviews

The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People, Vol. 1: To 1877

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This is history by committee. There are 6 different authors listed for this book, and each of them should have just written a text about their own area of expertise. The text is dry, droning on and on, yet somehow not really getting to any point. I suppose it just lacks a voice or a focus.

It doesn't help that the publisher has crammed in so much to a relatively small trade paperback book by using a small font (about a 10 or an 8). They've also used a light ink on a semi-gloss paper which makes reading uncomfortable. Yes there are full color illustrations and maps throughout, but frankly, I would rather have a text that's more engaging and easily read.

It is a very detailed and well written history of the Americas from the first settlements to recent history. To be honest, I LOVE HISTORY so it was not an unpleasant read but those that have no affinity for either/both may find it a bit tough to chew.

This is a great book. It has a great amount of detail for the era. Very well written. I would recommend this book for any history class that is studing this era.

I bought this for my history class and I like learning about history so I thought this book was quite interesting. It is well written and contains a lot of information. Each section has an opening paragraph explaining what the section will be about. At the end of each section there is a small overview repeating the main points. Same with each chapter.

Great condition. Arrived fairly quickly. I would purchase other books from them without hesitation. The pages were intact with no writing.

I had to purchase this book for a college course that I was enrolled in. The book is very informative, but unlike some of the textbooks I have bought in the past, this book is easy to red and is in language that I can understand. The book is at my level.

I needed this book for a class and thought it would be just another boring history text. I have been pleasantly surprised. I'm really enjoying the way the information is presented and it isn't boring at all.

Thank you so much for the transaction, the book had a few markings on it and it had some wear on it too.. but for what i need it, it's ok. I am happy with the purchase, thankyou:)!

Don't buy from this seller. You will never recieve your books nor hear back from them regarding your books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had no problems. I received the book quickly and in condition the seller said it was in. Would recommend to others.