Download or read book America Past and Present written by Robert A. Divine and published by Longman Publishing Group. This book was released on 1998 with total page 628 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its careful balance of the social and political dimensions of our history, America Past and Present presents the experiences of both the ordinary men and women and the extraordinary historical figures who have contributed so much to our American past. A lively narrative, clear organization, attractive maps and illustrations, and exceptional pedagogy will help you better understand that past, and help you appreciate the role of the past in shaping your present - and your future.