Out of Many: A History of the American People, Volume II (Chapters 16-31) (5th Edition),   ISBN:9780131944664

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Pretty much what I expected. Sure some wear and tear, but I believed that was pretty natural. Great delivery as well

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Book was delivered on time. Over all "not so bad" condition. Book has lots of highlighting, and water damage. I expected a better quality book.

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The book does not have terms listed in bold or any notification of important information, its just layed out on the pages mixed in with the rest of the pages, its like finding waldo in china.This is not a good recommended book for college students who expect to find important words or information laid out for easy use, also there arent any examples on the side of the text to show a better understanding or tips.

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This is a great book. The 10 pound hardcover version is beautifully designed and easy to read. The maps are unbeatable. It's a physical masterpiece, worth every penny of the heavy price. You'll miss a lot if you go with the paperback.
But the text is a standard neo-revisionist liberal interpretation of American history, and should be read with that in mind. The tone is staid, but the content is often an attempt as persuasion as much as an attempt at education. You should read it side by side with A Patriot's History of the United States by Schweikart and Allen if you want to be a fair and balanced student.
This is only slightly to the right of Howard Zinn, but unlike Zinn, Out of Many pretends to be telling the story objectively.
At least with Zinn you know you are reading a polemic and he owns up to his over the top bias.

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Nothing can replace a good instructor to illuminate a topic, but this text provides a good basic summary of US History. It is well-paced and sensibly arranged. It held my attention for the hours of reading required.