This work traces the development of the USA and Russia, later USSR, from 1898 through to 2000, placing the Cold War, from inception to ending, into the wider social, economic and political context
Emphasizes battles and leaders more than administration and doctrine. Conclusions and balanced
Traces American history from precolonial times to the Vietnam War, and discusses important issues, movements, and leaders
Winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for History, this book tells the story of how Americans endured, and eventually prevailed, in two unprecedented calamities: the Great Depression and World War II
Takes full cognizance of the growing diversity and complexity of problems facing black Americans along with the recent escalation of scholarly research