The National Experience: A History of the United States (Pt. 1 & 2) [Hardcover]

John M. Blum (Author), William S. McFeely (Author), Edmund S. Morgan (Author), Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. (Author), Kenneth M. Stampp (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0155003666 | ISBN-13: 978-0155003668 | Publication Date: January 2, 1993 | Edition: 8

Now in its eighth edition, this general American history text emphasises political history. Written by six eminent historians (each contributor writes about a period in which he is a specialist), this text takes a traditional approach to the study of history. The authors, three of whom are Pulitzer Prize winners, are among the most distinguished scholars of American History.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1056 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 8 edition (January 2, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0155003666
• ISBN-13: 978-0155003668
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #856,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An appropriate text for 11th grade Advanced Placement., December 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The National Experience: A History of the United States (Pt. 1 & 2) (Hardcover)

This text provides the necessary background and factual information to successfully instruct the 11th grade Advanced Placement United States History course throughout the world. Included in the text are appreciated charts, maps, and illustrations.

The text includes all that is necessary for the student and teacher dedicting themselves in combination to fulfill what is needed to score well enough on the national Advanced Placement examination to earn college credit.

The 8th edition includes American History well into the last decade of the 20th Century.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AP US History, September 23, 2003

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This review is from: The National Experience: A History of the United States (Pt. 1 & 2) (Hardcover)

I'm a sophmore in high school and I'm taking the Advanced Placement US History course. The book provides so much insight into the past; politially and socially, and gives first hand accounts and documents of the time periods. It is also a very helpful textbook when it comes to taking the AP test.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars As an AP US History textbook..., February 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The National Experience: A History of the United States (Pt. 1 & 2) (Hardcover)

I am now a junior in high school and this is the book I use as the main textual reference for my AP US History Class. I agree with Amanda, this book is boring. It is crammed with names of people, places and pieces of legislation that are never explained and, at times, appear to be irrelevant. I read a lot of supplementary material, but still do not have the time to familiarize myself with everything mentioned in the book. It is my opinion that some of the space in this book could have been used for better explanations of specific events rather than a place where the author could list everything (s)he knows about the time period in that BAM, BAM, BAM way.