Pages from History books in order

A documentary history series presenting primary source documents from key periods, with volumes edited or contributed to by Jill Lepore.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Encounters in the New World: A History in Documents 1999 Jill Lepore Buy
2 The Depression and New Deal: A History in Documents 1999 Jill Lepore Buy
3 Revolutionary Russia 2010 Jill Lepore Buy
4 The Modern Middle East and North Africa: A History in Documents 2013 Jill Lepore Buy

The Pages from History series offers document-based approaches to historical periods and regions. These books collect primary sources like letters, treaties, photographs, and newspaper accounts to give readers direct access to historical evidence.

Volumes range from “Encounters in the New World” (1999), covering early American contact, to “The Modern Middle East and North Africa” (2013). The series is designed for both students and general readers who want to engage with history through original documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Pages from History series?

There are four books in the Pages from History series, published between 1999 and 2013.

What is the first book in the Pages from History series?

The first book in the Pages from History series is Encounters in the New World: A History in Documents, published in 1999.

What is the Pages from History series?

Pages from History is a series of document-based history books that present primary sources from specific periods and regions. The volumes collect letters, speeches, photographs, and other documents to let readers engage directly with historical evidence.

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