The Early American Republic: A Documentary Reader - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1405160977 ISBN 13: 9781405160971

Publisher: Blackwell Pub, 2008

Synopsis

With voices ranging from those of presidents to slaves, from both men and women, and from Native Americans and white settlers, this book tells the story of the first half-century of the United States.

• Provides students with over 50 essential documents from the Early Republic: the first five decades of the USA
• Includes lesser-known documents, for example Thomas Jefferson’s rules for ‘republican etiquette’
• Incorporates eyewitness testimony from major historical figures, alongside that of ordinary people from the period
• Includes an introduction, document headnotes and questions at the end of each chapter designed to encourage students to engage with the material critically

About this title

From the Back Cover:

The first five decades of the United States of America, was a particularly rich time in the development of American politics, society, and culture. In the period from 1789 to 1848, the United States fought two wars, witnessed several pivotal elections, and saw its population swell and its boundaries stretch.

This reader includes over 50 documentary sources that highlight key topics during this period, such as the creation of the American state, Indian Removal, and the rise of American slavery and abolition. The voices of familiar historical figures, such as George Washington and Tecumseh, are heard alongside the testimonies of ordinary people participating in the extraordinary events of their time. Each document alone provides a significant commentary on the period; put together they present a rich and diverse tapestry of the history of the Early Republic.

Sean Patrick Adams’ introduction and headnotes to each document vividly provide the historical context to these documents and encourages students to engage with the material in critical and creative ways making this reader a valuable text for students and teachers of the Early Republic.

About the Author:

Sean Patrick Adams is Associate Professor of History at the University of Florida, where he teaches courses in Nineteenth-Century U.S. History. He is the author of numerous publications, most notably Old Dominion, Industrial Commonwealth: Coal, Politics, and Economy in Antebellum America (2004).

About this edition

• Publisher: Blackwell Pub
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1405160977
• ISBN 13: 9781405160971
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 225
• Editor: Adams Sean Patrick