Written in a lively, narrative style, this comprehensive survey of 20th century U.S. history --from the late 19th century through the late 20th century--focuses on the public life of American people, on American political history, and the history of American public policy. It intertwines political, demographic, economic, social, and cultural history throughout to give readers a fascinating, accessible account of the significant events, trends, groups, and personalities that comprise the modern history of the nation. A Society in Transition. The Progressive Era. The United States and the World. The Twenties. The Great Depression. The New Deal. Diplomacy between Wars. World War II. The Rise of the Cold War. The Age of Consensus. Reform, Rebellion, and War. The Nixon Era. An Era of Limits.America in the Eighties. The 1990s. For anyone who is looking for a comprehensive, reader-friendly account of twentieth century U.S. history.