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U.S. History For Dummies: 4th Edition

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History

The United States is undergoing a period of intense political and social change. From the rise of the Tea Party, to social media's effect on American life and politics, this new edition fills in the gaps of this Nation's story.

Award-winning political journalist and history writer Steve Wiegand guides you through the events that shaped our nation, from pre-Columbian civilizations to the twenty-first century. The explorers, the wars, the leaders, and the eras are all fully explored and explained, demonstrating how the past influences the future.

● Explore the deepening divide between the very wealthy and the poor and middle class

● Get to know the deep and bitter divisions between political parties and even geographic regions of the country, including the 2016 election results

● Understand the country's delicate—and precarious—position as the world's preeminent economic, military, and political power.

U.S. History For Dummies, 4th Edition makes U.S. history accessible for students and lifelong learners alike.

© 2019 Ascent Audio (Audiobook): 9781469072746

Release date

Audiobook: 7 May 2019

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