A Standard History of Kansas and Kansans, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William E. Connelley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656518707 ISBN 13: 9780656518708

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore Kansas history from the Populist era to the new century, through detailed turns of state events and key figures.

This volume offers a broad, documentary-style history of Kansas, covering political movements, military service, and the state’s evolving institutions. It blends narrative with tables and snapshots of people who shaped Kansas and its place in American history, including discussions of Populism, governance, and late-19th-century reform efforts.

• Insights into the rise and fusion of Populist and Democratic movements in Kansas and their impact on state politics.
• Accounts of military mobilization, the Price Raid, and Civil War-era troop records alongside later conflicts.
• Detailed mentions of public offices, impeachments, and legislative changes that shaped state policy.
• Biographical sketches and profiles of notable Kansans who influenced politics, law, and the military.

Ideal for readers interested in Kansas history, political reform movements, and how a single state carved its path through American change.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656518707
• ISBN 13: 9780656518708
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 615