From 1865 (v. 2) - Couverture souple

Oates, Stephen B.; Errico, Charles J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0618220240 ISBN 13 : 9780618220243

Editeur : Houghton Mifflin (Academic), 2002

Synopsis

Portrait of America is an anthology of essays written by some of America's most eminent historians. The essays in this secondary source reader humanise American history by portraying it as a story of real people with whom students can identify. The essays are chosen for their compelling narrative style, which makes them accessible to students. An introduction that sets the context and a helpful glossary that identifies important individuals, events, and concepts precede each selection. Study questions, at the end of each essay, suggest points for class discussion and encourage students to make comparisons between selections. Highlights of this eighth edition include: - New! Approximately one-third of the selections are new to this edition. Many selections are from books that have won prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, Bancroft Prize, and National Book Award - New! The Eighth Edition includes an essay in which six major historians reflect on the historical significance of November 11, 2001

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Houghton Mifflin (Academic)
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0618220240
• ISBN 13: 9780618220243
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible