Give Me Liberty! An American History, Volume 2: From 1865, Second Edition

Eric Foner's Give Me Liberty! An American History, Volume 2: From 1865, Second Edition takes a brilliant twist on the traditional history books of old with lively narratives that present events of American history in a lighter chronological fashion, without taking away from the in-depth nature of the events. This text strives to not only teach students about American history but also to develop and appreciation and understanding of the significance of events. Eric Foner is hailed as the paramount historian of this day and age. His experience and knowledge are obvious within the pages of Give Me Liberty! An American History, Volume 2: From 1865, Second Edition, ISBN 9780393932560. Serving as DeWitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University, he is highly revered among historians of every background. He has also served as president of the American Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians. Several of Foner's books have received top awards in his field, including his latest book The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery, won numerous awards including the Lincoln Prize, Bancroft Award, and the Pulitzer Prize. This text is organized across three parts comprising 15 chapters. Part 1 details events in the 'American Colonies to 1763.' Part 2 chronicles 'A New Nation, 1763-1783' while Part 3 looks at 'Slavery, Freedom, and the Crisis of the Union, 1840-1877.' Even after the last chapter's close though, this book continues on with its wonderful resources. 10 historical documents are included for students to familiarize themselves with from the Declaration of Independence, the Gettysburg Address, Franklin D. Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address to Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech. Additional resources include tables, a glossary, and index.