The Significance of the Frontier in American History

Informationen zum Autor Frederick Jackson Turner (1861 - 1932) is widely regarded as one of the two most influential American historians of the early 20th century. He is best known for The Significance of the Frontier in American History. Zusammenfassung Aims to mark a turning point in US history and culture. This work argues that the nation's expansion into the Great West was directly linked to its spirit: a rugged individualism forged at the juncture between civilization and wilderness! which - for better or worse - lies at the heart of American identity today.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Frederick J. Turner, Frederick Jackson Turner
• Edition: Penguin Books Uk
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Poche format A
• Sortie: 07.08.2008
• EAN: 9780141036717
• ISBN: 978-0-14-103671-7
• Pages: 128
• Dimensions: 109 mm x 183 mm x 8 mm
• Thèmes: Penguin Great Ideas; Penguin Books, Great Ideas; Penguin Press Great Ideas; Penguin Press Great Ideas; Penguin Books, Great Ideas
• Catégorie: Littérature spécialisée