The American Promise: A History of the United States (Volume 2) is a comprehensive textbook covering modern American history from 1865 to the present day. The book blends political & social history. It tracks major legislative, presidential, & economic developments alongside the everyday lives & perspectives of ordinary, marginalized, & famous Americans. The book is in good condition. The outer front shows minor signs of wear. Several pages show a pinkish section marked. This is where post-it notes were with notes that were made instead of writing on the book then removing the post-it notes.