States and the Nation books in order

Q: "How many books are in the States and the Nation series?"

"There are seventeen books in the States and the Nation series, published between 1976 and 2000."

Q: "What is the first book in the States and the Nation series?"

"The first book in the States and the Nation series is South Carolina, published in 1976."

Q: "Did Bruce Catton write all the States and the Nation books?"

"No, the series is a multi-author project created for the American Bicentennial in 1976. Catton wrote the volume on Michigan, and dozens of other authors contributed volumes on other states."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	South Carolina	1976	Bruce Catton	Buy
2	Michigan	1976	Bruce Catton	Buy
3	Ohio	1976	Bruce Catton	Buy
4	New Mexico	1977	Bruce Catton	Buy
5	Nevada	1977	Bruce Catton	Buy
6	Wyoming	1977	Bruce Catton	Buy
7	Missouri	1977	Bruce Catton	Buy
8	Montana	1978	Bruce Catton	Buy
9	Mississippi	1979	Bruce Catton	Buy
10	New York	1981	Bruce Catton	Buy
11	Colorado	1984	Bruce Catton	Buy
12	Texas	1984	Bruce Catton	Buy
13	Kansas	1984	Bruce Catton	Buy
14	New Jersey	1984	Bruce Catton	Buy
15	West Virginia	1984	Bruce Catton	Buy
16	Rhode Island	1986	Bruce Catton	Buy
17	Minnesota	2000	Bruce Catton	Buy

The States and the Nation series was published beginning in 1976 to mark the American Bicentennial. Each volume covers the history of a single state in a concise, accessible format. Bruce Catton wrote the Michigan volume, drawing on his deep connection to the state where he grew up.

The other volumes in the series were written by different historians, each bringing local expertise to their respective states. The series covers states from South Carolina to Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the States and the Nation series?

There are seventeen books in the States and the Nation series, published between 1976 and 2000.

What is the first book in the States and the Nation series?

The first book in the States and the Nation series is South Carolina, published in 1976.

Did Bruce Catton write all the States and the Nation books?

No, the series is a multi-author project created for the American Bicentennial in 1976. Catton wrote the volume on Michigan, and dozens of other authors contributed volumes on other states.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order