In this concise and vivid exploration, renowned historian, Jeremy Black, uncovers the complex tapestry of America's past. Discover the shaping forces of American identity, the journey to independence, the conflicts that fractured and made a nation and the rise of a global superpower. Exploring the pivotal shifts of the Civil War, the Cold War and the civil rights movement along with particularly illuminating focus on Native Americans, the USA's role in the world and the relationship between the environment and human action, this book captures the essence of America's evolution - a land of dreams, divisions, power and progress.
