"The book does an excellent job of balancing specifics with generality so that students understand the background of an event or individual without being bogged down in unnecessary detail. It also includes a fine balance among the various areas of historical study so that students get a feel for how all aspects of history are interconnected. The illustrations and maps seem very well-chosen to enhance students’ ability to visualize what is being described in the text."
— James Caroll, Iona College
"This book is appealing for its strong sense of narrative and quality of writing. The concise edition does not sacrifice comprehensiveness for brevity."
"America: A Concise History offers everything I look for in a textbook: penetrating analysis, memorable details, and lively writing, attractively formatted and affordably priced. My students read this textbook. What they gain is of incalculable importance: an expanded view of the nation's past that shows the intersection of political, economic, social, and cultural trendsand highlights the experiences of people like themselves."
— Carol O'Connor, Arkansas State University
"America's main narrative strength lies in its emphasis on social history and the importance of the common person in American history."
— Johanna Hume, Alvin Community College
"The authors have crafted a well-written work that seems to glide from topic to topic. It is really a joy to read!"
— Bradford Sample, Indiana University — Purdue University Indianapolis
"America: A Concise History presents a scholarly examination of American history in an appealing fashion. I am particularly impressed with the inclusion of illustrations, pictures, maps, and other features from the full version."
— Jimme McGee, South Plains College, Texas
"America: A Concise History does an excellent job of covering major themes in American history. It is an inclusive history that takes into account the history of all the American people."
— Sean Taylor, Minnesota State University, Moorhead
"I really like the organization and structure, and more important, my students like it.
I find that each chapter contains enough essential material, without overwhelming them."
— Robert Zeidel, University of Wisconsin, Stout
"America: A Concise History is an outstanding textbook. Its strengths are its brevity and its coverage of political and social history. It is the only textbook that my students have commented on favorably on course evaluations. They enjoy reading it and particularly appreciate the online study aids.”
— Andrew Kersten, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay