Documents of American History to 1898

Editors: Henry Steele Commager · Milton Cantor

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Edition & Year: TENTH EDITION, 1988

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 640

Size: 6.5 in × 9 in

Documents of American History to 1898 is a significant and scholarly compilation of primary sources that illuminate the foundations and evolution of the United States. Edited by renowned historians Henry Steele Commager and Milton Cantor, this 1988 TENTH edition hardcover published by Prentice Hall spans 640 pages of carefully selected historical documents.

The book brings together a wide range of original texts—including colonial charters, revolutionary writings, constitutional documents, presidential speeches, and legislative records—providing readers with direct access to the voices and ideas that shaped American history. Covering the period from early colonial times through the late 19th century, it offers a chronological and thematic perspective on the nation’s growth and transformation.

Commager and Cantor’s editorial approach ensures that each document is contextualized within its historical moment, allowing readers to understand not only what was written but why it mattered. The collection highlights pivotal developments such as the American Revolution, the formation of the Constitution, the expansion of democracy, and the social and political tensions leading up to the modern era.

Designed as both an academic resource and a reference work, this volume is ideal for students of history, political science, and American studies. The 6.5 × 9 inch hardcover format ensures durability and readability, making it suitable for classroom use, research, and long-term collection.

As a compilation of authentic historical records, Documents of American History to 1898 remains an indispensable tool for understanding the foundations of American identity, governance, and society.

• Editors: Henry Steele Commager & Milton Cantor – leading historians
• Publisher: Prentice Hall, TENTH Edition (1988)
• Format: Hardcover, 640 pages
• Content: Primary documents from American history up to 1898
• Subjects Covered: Colonial era, Revolution, Constitution, political development
• Academic Value: Essential reference for students and researchers
• Genre: Historical Documents / Political History
• Size: 6.5 × 9 inches – standard academic format
• Collector Appeal: Comprehensive documentary history in one volume

Collector’s Note

This 1988 TENTH  hardcover of Documents of American History to 1898 is a valuable academic resource and reference work. Its extensive collection of primary sources makes it an important addition for collectors, educators, and readers interested in the documentary foundations of American history.