This book is an engaging account of US history from the first European
contact with the 'New World' to the election of Donald Trump in 2016.
Bruce Kuklick's straightforward yet authoritative narrative takes
students through the complexities of US history without oversimplifying
of requiring prior knowledge. Placing politics in the context of
religious culture and exploring America's assertive expansion throughout
history, A Political History of the USA is supported by wide-ranging
examples, vivid extracts from primary sources, maps and illustrations
which illuminate the main text. The historical narrative it presents is
concise, nuanced and sharply drawn.
Offering a compelling yet balanced account of US political, cultural and
religious history, this is essential reading for undergraduate students
of History and American Studies.
New to this Edition:
- More emphasis on the religious dimensions of the American story,
explaining the continuing relevance of evangelical Christians
- A new chapter on the period since 2008
- Incorporation of new research
- Discussion of the paradox of modernism and religion in America
- A revised bibliography, including more 'classic' works