This highly readable introductory guide provides a lucid and authoritative account of the course of American history, discussing political, social, economic and cultural developments. For this thoroughly revised and expanded new edition, Philip Jenkins reviews the events of the last five years in a new final chapter.

'The new chapter on Contemporary America will maintain the book's deserved reputation as a leading introductory text on the history of what is still the world's most powerful nation.' - Robert Cook, University of Sheffield, UK.

'An excellent update of a very good book.' - David Brodnax, Sr, Trinity Christian College, USA.

List of Tables
List of Maps
Preface to the Third Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
Preface to the First Edition
Introduction
Unnamed Lands: The European Settlement, 1492-1765
Revolution and Nation Building, 1765-1825
Expansion and Crisis, 1825-65
Cities and Industry, 1865-1917
War and Globalism, 1917-56
Only Yesterday, The United States 1956-92
Contemporary America,
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index

PHILIP JENKINS is Distinguished Professor of History and Religious Studies at Pennsylvania State University, USA.