The History of Texas

The History of Texas, 6th Edition, is a textbook that examines how people of diverse political viewpoints, identities, social classes, ethnicities, and races shaped the state's development. The narrative demonstrates how these varied populations influenced past events and continue to affect modern society.

Organized chronologically into identifiable eras, the textbook provides substantial coverage of developments from 1900 to 2018. It traces major milestones across the twentieth century and into the twenty-first century, including the Progressive Era, the Great Depression, and the Second World War.

Intended for students and instructors, the text supports historical study through instructional aids such as maps, tables, and inclusive lists of recommended readings.