商品簡介
American History for Everyone: A Narrative History of the United States tells the story of the development of the United States, from the arrival of humans in Alaska more than 10,000 years ago to the opening of the twenty-first century. Focusing on the nation's successive waves of individuals that make up the story of American history the book offers a look at the individuals that created the United States of today. In the book vague recollections are clarified, myths are removed, and misconceptions are corrected. American History for Everyone: A Narrative History of the United States tells the story of the nation and the people who created it. Those individuals often in conflict with each other and always struggling fashioned the United States into the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the world. It also has become one of the most idealistic and willing to devote its resources to solving social problems at home and around the world.
作者簡介
Earl G. Young-For nearly thirty years Mr. Young taught American history at San Jacinto College-Central Campus in Pasadena, Texas. During that time he served as a faculty advisor to the Webb Society and was involved in the development of various history programs. Mr. Young is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society. In addition to his college teaching career Mr. Young served as a minister for the Churches of Christ and a police chaplain in the Pasadena Police Department. Mr. Young was educated at Lubbock Christian College, the University of Houston, Sam Houston State University, and Nova University.
