Thomas A. Bailey Bücher

The Brief American Pageant retains the vivid chronological narrative of its full-length counterpart, focusing on the great public debates that have dominated American history. Engaging features draw students into the narrative, improving comprehension and increasing their interest in the material. "Varying Viewpoints" features explore the scholarly debates surrounding major historical issues, while "Makers of America" essays focus on the diverse ethnic, racial, and activist groups that compose America's pluralistic society.

THE AMERICAN PAGEANT is known for its engaging and effective presentation of American history. Colorful anecdotes, first-person quotations, and trademark wit bring the subject to life. The text emphasizes the global context of American history and includes revised primary source features that stimulate student interest and encourage document analysis. Additional pedagogical elements, such as part openers and chapter-ending chronologies, provide context for major periods in American history, while other features present primary sources, scholarly debates, and key historical figures for analysis.

First published in 1956 by the late Thomas A. Bailey, this book remains one of the most accessible and popular textbooks in the field of American history. It provides a strong chronological narrative for understanding American history including major topics from the age of discovery to the present. It also contains new material on the American family, the influence of religion, the Constituttion, women's rights, urbanization immigration. ISBN 0-669-10811-1 (pbk. : v.l): $17.50.