A nation's history does not exist in a vacuum. Rather, it is the culmination of events that have shaped the lives of many individuals and societies--and is, in turn, influenced by these same factors. These volumes trace the history of the United States from its discovery through the Civil War and the Reconstruction period that followed. Along the way, readers are treated to a sampling of integral documents and personal accounts that provide an insider's view to seminal episodes in the country's past. - Easy-to-follow narrative that contextualizes primary source excerpts - Full/expanded versions of each primary source document - Glossaries explain key terms and concepts
