Forging The American Character, Vol. II: Readings in United States History Since 1865

This is a collection of readings which focuses on the ideologies, people and experiences which have forged the American character. The coverage of this book ranges from traditional fields such as historiography and social, cultural, diplomatic and religious history to newer areas such as women's history. Wilson draws a wide variety of historical sources, including popular history journals, chapters from key books and scholarly journals. The book includes articles by scholars from Allan Nevins to Gar Alperovitz and Arthur Schlesinger. This second volume on America draws on material since 1865.