Milestone Documents Series

Our original, flagship series pairs iconic primary documents with in-depth commentary to help students and researchers understand the historic context and societal impact of each document. Launched in 2008 with the critically acclaimed, award-winning Milestone Documents in American History, the series is expanding in 2023-24 with a long-awaited 2nd edition of Milestone Documents in World History as well as essential new titles covering U.S. slavery and the history of Christianity.

“The engaging images and thorough analysis in this extensive work make it an excellent resource for students and researchers." Library Journal review of Milestone Visual Documents in American History

"The depth and authority of this second edition is unparalleled." (Midwest Book Review evaluation of Milestone Documents in American History, 2nd edition)

The titles in this series are available individually in print, ebook, or print+ebook bundle form. In addition, the ebook versions are available for purchase or subscription via our E-Collections.