History of the American West

This series is a history of the American West in six volumes by prominent western historians. Together the books tell the history of the American West, including issues such as gender, ethnicity, and the environment. The volumes reflect current thought about the West as a region, provide a judicious blend of old and new subject matter, and offer narratives that appeal to specialists and general readers. Each volume is an overview of a specific period of this remarkable region written in a comprehensive and accessible manner.