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A Narrative History

By David E. Shi

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America by David E. Shi offers a comprehensive exploration of the United States' rich history, covering cultural, political, and social developments from early exploration to modern times. The book provides an engaging narrative with detailed insights into significant events and figures that have shaped the nation’s identity and legacy.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the broad sweep of American history and appreciate comprehensive analyses that cover both well-known events and lesser-known narratives. The author's detailed exploration of political, social, and cultural developments provides a rich tapestry that could appeal to history enthusiasts and those interested in understanding the dynamics that have shaped the United States.

America

The best-selling storytelling approach with tools that develop history skills.

with Ebook, InQuizitive, Tutorials, Exercises, and Student Site

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America: A Narrative History puts narrative front and centre with David Shi's rich storytelling style, colourful biographical sketches, and vivid first-person quotations. The new editions further reflect the state of our history and society by continuing to incorporate diverse voices into the narrative with new coverage of the Latino/a experience, as well as enhanced coverage of gender, African American, Native American, immigration, and LGBTQ history.

With dynamic digital tools, including the InQuizitive adaptive learning tool, and new digital activities focused on primary and secondary sources, America: A Narrative History gives students regular opportunities to engage with the story and build critical history skills.

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America by David E. Shi is praised for its comprehensive coverage and engaging narrative style, making complex historical events accessible to readers. Reviewers often highlight the book's thoroughness and the author's ability to provide a balanced perspective on American history, hailing it as an informative resource for both students and history enthusiasts.

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ISBN: 9780393878264

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 12 August 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Edition: Twelfth Edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 61.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 244.0mm

Weight: 2273g

Pages: 1888

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David E. Shi History & Military Non-Fiction

About the Author

David Emory Shi?is president emeritus and professor emeritus at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. After receiving his PhD from the University of Virginia, he taught for seventeen years at Davidson College, where he won the Distinguished Teaching Award and served as History Department Chair. In addition to authoring the best-selling America: A Narrative History family of books, he is the author of several books focusing on American cultural history, including the award-winning?The Simple Life: Plain Living and High Thinking in American Culture?and?Facing Facts: Realism in American Thought and Culture, 1850–1920. While serving as a Trustee at several colleges, he remains highly engaged with students and instructors around the country with his many annual “author-in-residence” campus visits.

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