The Oxford History of the United States Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of The Oxford History of the United States books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
The American People in the Great Depression: Freedom from Fear, Part One (By: David M. Kennedy)
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The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789 (By: Robert Middlekauff)
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Battle Cry of Freedom (By: James M. McPherson)
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Grand Expectations: The United States, 1945-1974 (By: James T. Patterson)
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Freedom from Fear: The American People in Depression and War, 1929-1945 (By: David M. Kennedy)
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The American People in World War II: Freedom from Fear, Part Two (By: David M. Kennedy)
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What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815 - 1848 (By: Daniel Walker Howe)
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From Colony to Superpower: U.S. Foreign Relations since 1776 (By: George C. Herring)
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Empire of Liberty (By: Gordon S. Wood)
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The American Century and Beyond: U.S. Foreign Relations, 1893-2014 (By: George C. Herring)
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Years of Peril and Ambition: U.S. Foreign Relations, 1776-1921 (By: George C. Herring)
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The Republic for Which It Stands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the The Oxford History of the United States series is publication order: 1. The American People in the Great Depression: Freedom from Fear, Part One (By: David M. Kennedy) (1973), 2. The Glorious Cause: The American Revolution, 1763-1789 (By: Robert Middlekauff) (1982), 3. Battle Cry of Freedom (By: James M. McPherson) (1988), 4. Grand Expectations: The United States, 1945-1974 (By: James T. Patterson) (1996), 5. Freedom from Fear: The American People in Depression and War, 1929-1945 (By: David M. Kennedy) (1999), and 7 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The The Oxford History of the United States series by Richard White contains 12 books. The series began in 1973 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
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