Most Popular Books by James West Davidson

Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.

A cultura dos Estados Unidos é tão presente entre nós, brasileiros, e somos tão influenciados pela história desse país que surpreende a escassez de fontes bibliográficas que apresentem ao leitor comum a trajetória estado-unidense de forma acessível. Uma breve história dos Estados Unidos vem preencher esta lacuna, relatando, de forma fascinante e com um estilo saboroso, os principais episódios e desafios dos últimos quinhentos anos, desde os primórdios, na época do descobrimento da América por Cristóvão Colombo e da predominância dos povos nativos, até a era atual. O que emerge dessa variada trama é uma nação dinâmica, frequentemente aguerrida, incomumente inovadora e rica em contradições, das quais tira grande parte de sua força; uma nação cujo fascínio, enfim, jamais cessa de se reinventar.

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Πώς μια χώρα και ένας λαός με τέτοια πολυμορφία ενώθηκαν υπό το λάβαρο της ελευθερίας και της ισότητας για να σχηματίσουν ένα από τα πιο ισχυρά έθνη στον κόσμο; Ο Davidson οδηγεί τους αναγνώστες σε ένα ταξίδι 500 ετών, από την πρώτη επαφή του ανατολικού με το δυτικό ημισφαίριο έως την ανάδυση της Αμερικής ως υπερδύναμης στα χρόνια της πυρηνικής απειλής και της υπερεκμετάλλευσης των φυσικών πόρων. Σε 40 σύντομα κεφάλαια, το βιβλίο ζωντανεύει εκατοντάδες πρόσωπα που συνθέτουν την ευρύτερη αμερικανική ιστορία. Ο προσκυνητής Ουίλλιαμ Μπράντφορντ πιάστηκε σε ινδιάνικο δόκανο την πρώτη κιόλας μέρα του στην Αμερική. Η Χάρριετ Τάμπμαν άφηνε ελεύθερες κότες ως αντιπερισπασμό για να διευκολύνει σκλάβους να δραπετεύουν. Ο μικρός Άντριου Κάρνεγκι, μετέπειτα μεγιστάνας της βιομηχανίας, καταβρόχθιζε τον χυλό του με δύο κουτάλια. Αυτές οι επιμέρους ιστορίες, συναρπαστικές από μόνες τους, εγείρουν επίσης γενικότερα ερωτήματα σχετικά με την ελευθερία, την ισότητα και την ενότητα στο πλαίσιο μιας χώρας που διακρινόταν πάντα για την πολυμορφία της.

"Experience History emphasizes that history is not just a collection of proven facts, but is "created" from the detective work of historians examining evidence from the past. Providing the interactive environment that only an integrated solution can provide, Experience History gives students the opportunity to examine primary sources and explore specific periods and events. This leads to greater understanding as well as the building and practicing of critical thinking skills. As students uniquely experience American History, Experience History propels students to greater understanding while achieving greater course success" [publisher].

Connect students to the stories of history. Connect students to the experience of history. Connect students to success in history. At McGraw-Hill, we have spent the past few years deepening our understanding of the student and instructor experience. Employing a wide array of research tools including surveys, focus groups, and ethnographic studies, we''ve identified areas in need of improvement to provide an opportunity for greater learning and teaching experiences. Experience History is a direct result of this. Experience History is also a first in American History. Its groundbreaking adaptive diagnostic and interactive exercises paired with its lively narrative and engaging visuals create a unique teaching and learning environment propelling greater student success and better course results. Instructors gain better insight into students'' engagement and understanding as students develop a base of knowledge and construct critical thinking skills. Gripping stories keep students turning the page while the adaptive diagnostics for each chapter and a personalized study plan for each individual student help students prepare for class discussions and course work while enjoying increased course success. Experience History emphasizes that history is not just a collection of proven facts, but is "created" from the detective work of historians examining evidence from the past. Providing the interactive environment that only an integrated solution can provide, Experience History gives students the opportunity to examine primary sources and explore specific periods and events. This leads to greater understanding as well as the building and practicing of critical thinking skills. As students uniquely experience American History, Experience History propels students to greater understanding while achieving greater course success. Give students an experience. Improve course participation and performance. Experience History and experience success.

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