A History of the United States is a book written by eminent historians Charles Kendall Adams and William P. Trent. This work examines the multifaceted history of the formation and development of one of the most influential countries in the world - the United States of America. The authors talk about the colonial period, the War of Independence, the formation of statehood, the civil war, industrialization, as well as the role of the United States in world politics. "History of the United States" is a high-quality source of knowledge about American society, politics, culture and economy, which helps to better understand and appreciate important stages in the development of this great country.