Of the People: A History of the United States, Volume 1: To 1877

<p>Of the People: A History of the United States not only tells the history of America--of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals--but it also unfolds the story of American democracy, carefully marking how this country's evolution has been anything but certain, from its complex beginnings to its modern challenges.<br><br>This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people--some famous, some ordinary--revealing the compelling story of America's democracy from an individual perspective, from across the landscapes of diverse communities, and ultimately from within the larger context of the world.<br><br><br><strong>New to the Second Edition</strong><br><br>* Updated scholarship, with enhanced coverage of democracy <br>* Expanded coverage of Native American societies, heavily revised coverage of the Gilded Age, and integrated material on slavery and African-American history <br>* A revised final chapter that covers the financial crisis that began in 2008, the death of bin Laden, and the Tea Party<br>* Current maps and charts that reflect the most recent census data<br>* New Additions to "American Portrait," "American Landscape," and "America and the World" features<br>* New visual review diagrams, enhanced critical-thinking pedagogy, and additional pedagogical aids</p>