Unto a Good Land: A History of the American People

This textbook examines the same events in US history other textbooks cover---the American Revolution, slavery, political alliances and wars; however, Unto a Good Land follows the thread of America's persistence of religious faith, an under-researched and oft-neglected aspect of American history. Rather than taking the idealized and simplified perspective of America as a Christian nation, with religion as a force for good, this study examines the changes in religious demographics and beliefs and looks at how religion has been used as an agent of moral good as well as an agent of disempowerment. Focusing on the narrative "story" of history, this informative text also includes "In Their Own Words" sidebars with excerpts from primary source documents, more than 400 historical illustrations, 40 maps, "At a glance" chapter outlines, and "suggested reading" bibliographies.

High School and College. 1216 pages, hardcover. Indexed. Black and white illustrations and photographs.