A People and a Nation: A History of the United States, Brief Edition by Mary Beth Norton, Carol Sheriff, David M. Katzman and David W. Blight
English | 2009 | ISBN-10: 0547175582 | 992 pages | PDF | 36 MB

The Brief Edition of A PEOPLE AND A NATION preserves the text's approach to American history as a story of all American people. Known for a number of strengths, including its well-respected author team and engaging narrative, the book emphasizes social history, giving particular attention to race and racial identity.

Like its full-length counterpart, the Brief Eighth Edition focuses on stories of everyday people, cultural diversity, work, and popular culture. A new design makes for easier reading and note-taking. Events up to and including the election of 2008 are updated and included, and new chapter has been written on "The Contested West."