It is almost unique in its successful efforts to place American history in the context of what is happening in the rest of the world, especially England, France, and Europe. It explores the relationship between the American and French Revolution in a way that few textbooks ever manage. The independent reading level is junior high, but the information will hold the attention of college students and adults. Book Six is typical in its presentation of the New England view of the war - it was fought over slavery, etc. However, she does do a better job of reporting the facts of the situations than usual and she does recognize that there were issues other than slavery involved.
Most texts never get that far.
The series is currently undergoing some editorial revisions. The second edition is due to be printed in January, 1999. We're hopeful also that some of the problems of tone and bias in the later volumes will be at least softened. The Study Guide for Volume One is supposed to be available from Oxford again on October 15th, with the other nine guides following until by November 15th, all ten are once again available.