American History, Volume 1: 1492-1877

American History volume 1 surveys the broad sweep of American history from the first Native American societies to the end of the Reconstruction period, following the Civil War. Drawing on a deep range of research and years of classroom teaching experience, Thomas S. Kidd offers students an engaging overview of the first half of American history. The volume features illuminating stories of people from well-known presidents and generals, to lesser-known men and women who struggled under slavery and other forms of oppression to make their place in American life. The role of Christianity in America is central in this book. Americans' faith sometimes inspired awakenings and the search for an equitable society, but at other times it justified violence and inequality. Students will come away from American History volume 1 better prepared to grapple with the challenges presented by the history of America's founding, the problem of slavery, and our nation's political tradition.

Author: Thomas S. Kidd
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 04/01/2019
Pages: 352
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781433644412
ISBN10: 143364441X
BISAC Categories:
- History | United States | General

About the Author
Thomas S. Kidd is the associate director of the Institute for Studies of Religion, and distinguished professor of history at Baylor University.