American Horizons U.S. History in a Global Context, Volume II Since 1865 2nd Edition

American Horizons: U.S. History in a Global Context, Volume II Since 1865, 2nd Edition

Authors:

• Michael Schaller
• Robert Schulzinger
• John Bezís-Selfa
• Janette Thomas Greenwood
• Andrew Kirk
• Sarah J. Purcell
• Aaron Sheehan-Dean

Publisher: Oxford University Press

ISBN: 978-0199389346

Language: English

Introduction:

The second volume of American Horizons: U.S. History in a Global Context provides a comprehensive narrative of the United States from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to the present. This edition explores America’s rise to global prominence, examining how its domestic developments and foreign affairs have influenced international relations and structures.

Structured into three major parts, the book begins with “The Reconstruction Era and the New South”, detailing efforts to rebuild and transform the Southern states post-Civil War. The next section, “The Age of Industrialization and Imperialism”, offers insight into America’s expansion as an industrial power and its periods of imperialism. Lastly, “The Twentieth Century and Beyond” covers the critical roles the country played in the major global conflicts of the 20th century, as well as its position in the world following the Cold War.

Featuring contributions from renowned historians, this volume is enriched with primary source documents and vivid images, embodying an essential tool for deep historical insights. It is an indispensable resource for students and enthusiasts eager to study the in-depth dynamics of U.S. history in its global context.