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Presents the history of the United States from the colonization of the New World through the middle of the eighteenth century.Tags
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This has been the best of the series so far, because of its relevance to our current national situation.
I highly recommend the entire History of US series. Joy Hakim presents history as an interesting narrative with lots of little asides and humor.
I highly recommend the entire History of US series. Joy Hakim presents history as an interesting narrative with lots of little asides and humor.
A very well-written and interesting history book. It's rare that I find what is essentially a textbook that is so much fun and still informative. It's not every book that warns you when a chapter will be boring!
Usually after I finish history books, I feel like I've wasted a ton of time. This time, on the other hand, I feel like I've actually learned something!
Usually after I finish history books, I feel like I've wasted a ton of time. This time, on the other hand, I feel like I've actually learned something!
Ms. Hakim takes on 1880 through 1917 in this eighth volume of A History of US. It was the time of robber barons and labor unions, populists, inventors and immigrants. Ms. Hakim presents it with her usual mix of social and political history, giving special attention to those whose ideas weren't quite so popular at the time.
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Joy Hakim is a Michener Prize-winning author who has previously worked as a teacher, editor, and reporter. Her unique approach to historic writing reflects her steadfast commitment to promoting critical thinking and literacy.
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Has as a student's study guide
Has as a teacher's guide
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- Canonical title
- An Age of Extremes
- Original publication date
- 1993
- Related movies
- Freedom: A History of US (2003 | IMDb)
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- Members
- 1,015
- Popularity
- 25,544
- Reviews
- 5
- Rating
- (4.18)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 26
- ASINs
- 3