Known for its friendly narrative style and careful blending of social and political history, Nation of Nations offers a balanced approach to teaching the American history survey course. The story presented by the authors reflects their belief that to understand fully the American past it must be linked to events worldwide. As a result of this approach, Nation of Nations has become the leader in the integration of global material. It is an integration that is done in a sensible and thoughtful way: displayed in essays, timelines, the epilogue, and throughout the narrative.