U.S. History: Official OpenStax [paperback, B&W]
D**D
Wow, did that get political
I purchased this book just as an enjoyable refresher on American history. I loved everything about this book for the first 700 pages. Once the book hits the 20th Century the one-sided (far left) politics come out swinging. I consider myself and independent moderate, but the extent the author(s) went to in order to defend his obvious political leanings made the reading tasteless. It was very disappointing to start so strong and finish in such a ridiculous manner.
J**T
Great review of our history. We all study this in high school, 50 years ago?
After high school in the 60s it was great to read our history again. I found this to be enjoyable and educational. There were many things in our history that I either forgot, didn’t learn or have been changed. I highly recommend reading this book.
J**R
Seems like a decent, general-purpose textbook for US History
I got this through the free textbook website. I read a lot of historical non-fiction and just was interested in an end-to-end overview. This book is pretty decent. I mean, it seems like the textbooks I paid $100+ for in college years ago. There are also little sections with links to a website that will redirect you to some primary and secondary sources related to the topic that's being discussed.
L**I
Worth buying
First I thought I would just read the free version online, but then I bought it. This is the book you have to have on your bookshelf. Totally worth buying the hardcover version.Very good written.Love the kindle version too .
L**B
Great price!
In college, your textbooks are the most expensive thing you have to pay for outside of tuition. This book did take a little longer than I anticipated for it to arrive, but it arrived and is in great condition! I am happy to have the print version. My textbook was offered for free online, but it is so hard to zoom in and out to read. Definitely worth the $36 to have this textbook in print!
Y**W
Very informative large text
This kindle book is very large and includes all you need to know about American History. It is easy reading since it is probably a high school text. It gives you a complete survey and if you want to go back and study further, you can get an additional book on this topic.
A**R
Excellent History Book
Although this book is directed to students, it is highly detailed, well written, and easy to read and understand. The graphics are exceptional. This book is much better than my old college history book!
T**Y
DO NOT BUY! It’s only half of the book. 18 OUT OF 32 CHAPTERS!!
Half way through my class, I realized the book I received is not the book I ordered. The item description clearly says volume 1&2 and that it should be 1037 pages. The book I received in only volume 1 evidently and only has 18 of the 32 chapters!!! I’m furious!
S**T
Fraudulence described as fact
A history book that describes Joseph Smith translating gold plates, as a fact, is clearly suspect. There is much evidence, overwhelming evidence, he was a fraud.This brings the rest of the material in this book into question.
S**R
Great kindle choices
Really good book.
E**E
A costo zero
trovate una sintetica storia americana (nel senso USA) a cura di una iniziativa di "open university" da parte di una universita' americana. Nella stessa collana trovate allo stesso prezzo numerosi volumi di istruzione superiore.
G**O
politically correct revisionism
Propaganda, not history . Worth what I paid for it, ie nothing . If you're an SJW you will love it. If not , don't bother .
I**)
paperwhite で快適に読めますよ!
Kindle版ファイルサイズ: 120472 KB紙の本の長さ: 1032 ページ ページ番号ソース ISBN: 1938168364ASIN: B075FC6L74 のレビュー。 0円ですから、あえてレビューする必要もないでしょうが、ファイルサイズがバカでかいので心配している方、paperwhiteでもじゅうぶん読めます。わたしの機種は古いやつで、今の無印とおなじぐらいの性能でしょうが、まったく支障なく読めます。また、インデックスもすぐにできあがりました(これはその時のpaperwhite君のご機嫌によって不安定で、いつでもすぐにできるとは限らないようだが) 実はfire hdがあまりに安いので、ついつい買ってしまったのです。本書のような図や写真が多い本が読みやすいのではないかと思って。たしかに写真はキレイですが、文章を読むのはやはり目が疲れます。さらに、fire 8の画面は、6インチのkindleの2倍近くの面積があるのですが、読める大きさの文字にすると表示できる文字の量は、paperwhiteとさして変わらないのです。 なによりも、paperwhiteだと、ほかの書籍と合わせて全文検索ができるので、アメリカ史の簡単な事典として使用できます。本書はアメリカの中高生向けの教科書で、記述はひじょうに親切でわかりやすい。長ったらしく信用できないwikiの記述よりはるかに役に立つでしょう。 索引なしですが、全文検索ができるので、問題なし. どうも、paperwhiteにダウンロードしたものは、kindle for PCや、fire HD にダウンロードしたものとはファイルサイズが違うみたいである。図の拡大はできない。しかし本文を理解するのに困るほどではない。
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