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Forging The American Character, Vol. II: Readings in United States History Since 1865 - Softcover

 
9780135766613: Forging The American Character, Vol. II: Readings in United States History Since 1865

Synopsis

This is a collection of readings which focuses on the ideologies, people and experiences which have forged the American character. The coverage of this book ranges from traditional fields such as historiography and social, cultural, diplomatic and religious history to newer areas such as women's history. Wilson draws a wide variety of historical sources, including popular history journals, chapters from key books and scholarly journals. The book includes articles by scholars from Allan Nevins to Gar Alperovitz and Arthur Schlesinger. This second volume on America draws on material since 1865.

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Key Benefit: This broad, balanced, readable collection of readings focuses on the various forces, ideologies, people, and experiences that have forged the distinctive American character. Coverage ranges from traditional fields such as historiography and social, political, cultural, diplomatic, and religious history to newer areas such as women's history. Wilson draws from an extensive, impressive variety of historical sources, including popular history journals, chapters from key books, and scholarly journals. Key Topics: This book features a detailed treatment of a wide variety of topics, including cultural, social, women's history, religious, military, economic, regional, and other areas of history. It includes articles by top scholars from Allan Nevins to Gar Alperovitz to Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. Topics are organized to align with chapters in most major books. It draws on material since 1865, recognizing that some articles are classics, but that perspectives on current issues shift rapidly.

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