a people and a nation volume 2 a history of the united states since 1865 brief edition
the brief edition of a people and a nation preserves the texts approach to american history as a story of all american people . known for a number of strengths including its well respected author team and engaging narrative the book emphasizes social history giving particular attention to race and racial identity . like its full length counterpart the brief eighth edition focuses on stories of everyday people cultural diversity work and popular culture . a new design makes for easier reading and note taking . events up to and including the election of 2008 are updated and included and new chapter has been written on the contested west . available in the following split options a people and a nation brief eighth edition complete chapters 1 33 isbn 0547175582 ; volume i to 1877 chapters 1 16 isbn 0547175590 ; volume ii since 1865 chapters 16 33 isbn 0547175604 .