This is an essential book, combining historical views of North American colonization and subsequent development, US governmental policies, and Asian social and political developments to set the table for a deep dive of the Asian American experience within the US's borders. Lee tries to do justice to every subgroup but there's a lot to cover, with a stronger focus on east Asian compared to other groups. Still, as a general introduction to the topic and as a jumping off point, this is an excellent book for anyone interested in US history or immigration. Highly recommend