This new edition of Brogans superb one-volume history - from early British colonisation to the Reagan years - captures an array of dynamic personalities and events. In a broad sweep of Americas triumphant progress. Brogan explores the period leading to Independence from both the American and the British points of view, touching on permanent features of the American character - both the good and the bad. He provides a masterly synthesis of all the latest research illustrating Americas rapid growth from humble beginnings to global dominance.