An Introduction to American History 1860-1990

Summary:
Each volume provides a wide-ranging overview of the period it covers. Although the emphasis is clearly on political history, the majoy issues affecting the economy, society, religion, culture and ideas are also given appropriate treatment. Sufficient detail is included to ensure that a sound basic knowledge and understanding is acquired.

This title introduces the major political and social themes of this period of American history in an accessible and progressive way. Issues and events such as slavery, the origins and course of the American Civil War, boom and bust, and foreign policy are given full coverage. Particular topics such as the USA and the Cold War, involvement in Vietnam and race relations are also introduced and analysed. This is an essential text for students studying aspects of American history for AS and A Level.

• Context is the foundation level to the highly successful and popular Access to History series.
• Specifically designed to bridge the gap between GCSE and AS/A Level.
• Focuses on skills that need to be considerably extended and developed, promoting success at AS and A Level.

Table of Contents:
The causes of the American Civil War
The American Civil War and Reconstruction
The USA: 1900-41
American Foreign Policy, 1914-45
Twentieth-Century Race Relations
The Cold War (1945-1990)
The United States and Vietnam
Domestic Politics: 1945-1990

About the Author(s):
Alan Farmer and Vivienne Sanders are both very experienced authors of history textbooks, and both have written other titles in the Access to History and Access to History Context series.

Reviews:

Summary:
Each volume provides a wide-ranging overview of the period it covers. Although the emphasis is clearly on political history, the majoy issues affecting the economy, society, religion, culture and ideas are also given appropriate treatment. Sufficient detail is included to ensure that a sound basic knowledge and understanding is acquired.

This title introduces the major political and social themes of this period of American history in an accessible and progressive way. Issues and events such as slavery, the origins and course of the American Civil War, boom and bust, and foreign policy are given full coverage. Particular topics such as the USA and the Cold War, involvement in Vietnam and race relations are also introduced and analysed. This is an essential text for students studying aspects of American history for AS and A Level.

• Context is the foundation level to the highly successful and popular Access to History series.
• Specifically designed to bridge the gap between GCSE and AS/A Level.
• Focuses on skills that need to be considerably extended and developed, promoting success at AS and A Level.

Table of Contents:
The causes of the American Civil War
The American Civil War and Reconstruction
The USA: 1900-41
American Foreign Policy, 1914-45
Twentieth-Century Race Relations
The Cold War (1945-1990)
The United States and Vietnam
Domestic Politics: 1945-1990

About the Author(s):
Alan Farmer and Vivienne Sanders are both very experienced authors of history textbooks, and both have written other titles in the Access to History and Access to History Context series.

Reviews:

Summary:
Each volume provides a wide-ranging overview of the period it covers. Although the emphasis is clearly on political history, the majoy issues affecting the economy, society, religion, culture and ideas are also given appropriate treatment. Sufficient detail is included to ensure that a sound basic knowledge and understanding is acquired.

This title introduces the major political and social themes of this period of American history in an accessible and progressive way. Issues and events such as slavery, the origins and course of the American Civil War, boom and bust, and foreign policy are given full coverage. Particular topics such as the USA and the Cold War, involvement in Vietnam and race relations are also introduced and analysed. This is an essential text for students studying aspects of American history for AS and A Level.

• Context is the foundation level to the highly successful and popular Access to History series.
• Specifically designed to bridge the gap between GCSE and AS/A Level.
• Focuses on skills that need to be considerably extended and developed, promoting success at AS and A Level.

Table of Contents:
The causes of the American Civil War
The American Civil War and Reconstruction
The USA: 1900-41
American Foreign Policy, 1914-45
Twentieth-Century Race Relations
The Cold War (1945-1990)
The United States and Vietnam
Domestic Politics: 1945-1990

About the Author(s):
Alan Farmer and Vivienne Sanders are both very experienced authors of history textbooks, and both have written other titles in the Access to History and Access to History Context series.

Reviews: