History of the American People - Volume 2: From Civil War to World Power

Originally published in 1933, and written by "America's historian", James Truslow Adams, this volume tells the story of the rise of the American nation encompassing economics, religion, social change and politics from settlement to the Civil War. Due emphasis is given to the inter-connectedness of America with Europe - both in terms of cultural heritage and political and military entanglements. Extensive in size and scope and richly illustrated with half-tones and maps these volumes balance a historical narrative with philosophical interpretation whilst touching on as many aspects of American life and history as possible.

List of contents

1. War Comes at Last 2. The Trial By Combat 3. Behind the Lines in War Time 4. The Aftermath of War 5. We Begin to Look Forward Again 6. The Nation at Dead Centre 7. We Enter the New Era. 8. The Republic Becomes an Empire 9. The Roosevelt Era 10. The New Freedom 11. The World War 12. A Mad Decade 13. The World Crisis.

About the author

James Truslow Adams

Summary

Originally published in 1933, this volume tells the story of the rise of the American nation encompassing economics, religion, social change and politics from settlement to the Civil War.

Product details

• Authors: James Truslow Adams, James Truslow Adams
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2022
• EAN: 9780367543167
• ISBN: 978-0-367-54316-7
• No. of pages: 526
• Series: A History of the American People
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; USA, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / General, HISTORY / United States / 20th Century, HISTORY / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877), HISTORY / North America, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, c 1800 to c 1900, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, c 1860 to c 1869, Civil wars, American Civil War