The History of Texas offers a comprehensive exploration of the Lone Star State from pre-Columbian times to the present. Authored by Robert A. Calvert, this updated sixth edition captures the latest scholarly insights in all fields of Texas history, including New Indian History and cultural and gender studies. The book delves into key periods such as the Progressive Era, the Great Depression, World War II, post-war modernization, and the state’s evolution through the 1960s to the early 21st century. It examines how diverse political, social, ethnic, class, and racial groups have shaped Texas’s past and continue to influence its present. With fresh perspectives on celebrated figures, unsung heroes, and everyday people of Texas history, this engaging and student-friendly textbook is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Texas’s historical narrative.