Of the People: A History of the Unites States: Volume II: Since 1865

<p><P><b>Of the People&#58; A History of the United States</b> not only tells the history of America&#151;of its people and places, of its dealings and ideals&#151;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. <P>This comprehensive survey focuses on the social and political lives of people&#151;some famous, some ordinary&#151;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. <P>Beginning with emancipation and Reconstruction, <b>Volume II&#58; Since 1865</b> covers Americas history up through the age of globalization, the war on terror, and the election of the first African-American president of the United States. <P>Visit the companion website at <b>www.oup.com/us/ofthepeople</b> for more information and resources for instructors and students.</p>