In response to this question, another list member recommended The
Growth of the American Republic by Morison and Commager.  I am
currently enjoying the "abbreviated and revised edition" of this work,
called A Concise History of the American Republic, by Morison,
Commager, and Wm. E. Leuchtenburg, also published by Oxford Univ.
Press.  It's fascinating and very readable, and I haven't noticed any
particular bias (I'm on page 248 out of 765+ pages).  My local public
library had a paperback copy.

> Date:    Tue, 23 Apr 2002 15:14:50 EDT
> From:    [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Looking for a good history book
>
> Hello to the list.........I would love to find a really good history
> of the
> development of the United States from around 1600 forward.  I'd like
> to be
> apolitical...........just the facts with the whys and wherefores of
> migrations with explainations...........My college history was many
> years
> ago. and I could sure use a good source book.  Thanks for any ideas.
> Sharyn
>

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