A History of the United States of America is a definitive guide to one of the world's great nations. In this groundbreaking volume, author John R. G. Hassard offers a comprehensive overview of America's fascinating history, covering everything from the early colonial period to the present day. With a focus on political, social and economic developments, this book provides a detailed and compelling portrait of America's rich heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.