The Union and the Civil War in American history
Mary E. Hull
Examines the contributions of soldiers, government officials, free blacks, abolitionists, women, and children to the Union cause during the Civil War.
Read Time: ~5.3 hr
The Enduring Vision
by Paul S. Boyer ... [et al (2011)
About this book
Widely admired for its outstanding scholarship and engaging narrative, The Enduring Vision integrates political, social, and cultural history within a clear chronological framework. It was the first U.S. history textbook to incorporate sustained attention to cultural history, the West, and the environment. The Fifth Edition maintains these strengths as well as the book's distinctive focus on the enduring vision of the American people, "the determination to live up to the values that give meaning to America." - Back cover.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe Enduring Vision Lead Character
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