Author : Ronald J. Pestritto
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 42,15 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780739114179
This exciting adventure romance is full of the exotically colorful life of rural India in the nineteenth century with a boy-hero who is handsome, intelligent, self-reliant, and streetwise.
Author : Joseph J. Ellis
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 38,94 MB
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : History
ISBN : 038535343X
The award-winning author of Founding Brothers and The Quartet now gives us a deeply insightful examination of the relevance of the views of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and John Adams to some of the most divisive issues in America today. The story of history is a ceaseless conversation between past and present, and in American Dialogue Joseph J. Ellis focuses the conversation on the often-asked question "What would the Founding Fathers think?" He examines four of our most seminal historical figures through the prism of particular topics, using the perspective of the present to shed light on their views and, in turn, to make clear how their now centuries-old ideas illuminate the disturbing impasse of today's political conflicts. He discusses Jefferson and the issue of racism, Adams and the specter of economic inequality, Washington and American imperialism, Madison and the doctrine of original intent. Through these juxtapositions--and in his hallmark dramatic and compelling narrative voice--Ellis illuminates the obstacles and pitfalls paralyzing contemporary discussions of these fundamentally important issues.
Author : Gary A. Donaldson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 24,11 MB
Release : 2004-03-12
Category : History
ISBN : 0742570363
When World War II ended in 1945, America emerged as the only superpower. It had defeated Germany and Japan, it was the only nation with the bomb, and much of the rest of the world lay in ruins as a result of the war. In addition, the wartime economy had dragged the nation out of the worst depression in modern history. The United States seemed on the verge of its greatest age, and from that starting point, its people embarked on a journey through the next several decades of change. The Making of Modern America is the story of that journey.
Author : Jill E. Pearlman
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 49,47 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9780813926025
"In this book Jill Pearlman argues that Gropius did not effect changes alone and, further, that the Harvard Graduate School of Design was not merely an offshoot of the Bauhaus. - She offers a crucial missing piece to the story - and to the history of modern architecture - by focusing on Joseph Hudnut, the school's dean and founder."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 12 pages
File Size : 47,70 MB
Release : 2007-08-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0470117923
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on the Founding Fathers, their actions, and their intentions in writing the U.S. Constitution.
Author : Robert Penn Warren
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 83 pages
File Size : 16,37 MB
Release : 2015-11
Category : History
ISBN : 0803299273
In this elegant book, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer explores the manifold ways in which the Civil War changed the United States forever. He confronts its costs, not only human (six hundred thousand men killed) and economic (beyond reckoning) but social and psychological. He touches on popular misconceptions, including some concerning Abraham Lincoln and the issue of slavery. The war in all its facets "grows in our consciousness," arousing complex emotions and leaving "a gallery of great human images for our contemplation."
Author : John Edward Wiltz
Publisher :
Page : 890 pages
File Size : 47,82 MB
Release : 1978
Category : United States
ISBN : 9780397402533
Author : Terry Golway
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 20,96 MB
Release : 2014-03-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0871407922
“Golway’s revisionist take is a useful reminder of the unmatched ingenuity of American politics.”—Wall Street Journal History casts Tammany Hall as shorthand for the worst of urban politics: graft and patronage personified by notoriously crooked characters. In his groundbreaking work Machine Made, journalist and historian Terry Golway dismantles these stereotypes, focusing on the many benefits of machine politics for marginalized immigrants. As thousands sought refuge from Ireland’s potato famine, the very question of who would be included under the protection of American democracy was at stake. Tammany’s transactional politics were at the heart of crucial social reforms—such as child labor laws, workers’ compensation, and minimum wages— and Golway demonstrates that American political history cannot be understood without Tammany’s profound contribution. Culminating in FDR’s New Deal, Machine Made reveals how Tammany Hall “changed the role of government—for the better to millions of disenfranchised recent American arrivals” (New York Observer).
Author : Colin Woodard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 12,66 MB
Release : 2012-09-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0143122029
• A New Republic Best Book of the Year • The Globalist Top Books of the Year • Winner of the Maine Literary Award for Non-fiction Particularly relevant in understanding who voted for who during presidential elections, this is an endlessly fascinating look at American regionalism and the eleven “nations” that continue to shape North America According to award-winning journalist and historian Colin Woodard, North America is made up of eleven distinct nations, each with its own unique historical roots. In American Nations he takes readers on a journey through the history of our fractured continent, offering a revolutionary and revelatory take on American identity, and how the conflicts between them have shaped our past and continue to mold our future. From the Deep South to the Far West, to Yankeedom to El Norte, Woodard (author of American Character: A History of the Epic Struggle Between Individual Liberty and the Common Good) reveals how each region continues to uphold its distinguishing ideals and identities today, with results that can be seen in the composition of the U.S. Congress or on the county-by-county election maps of any hotly contested election in our history.
Author : REV George Stoddard
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,43 MB
Release : 2023-11-08
Category :
ISBN :
"Washington: Unveiling America's Founding President" is a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of America's first president, George Washington. This book delves into his early life and education, including his family background, childhood, and early career. It also examines his military service, particularly his role as Commander-in-Chief during the Revolutionary War, and the strategies and battles that shaped his legacy. In addition to his military career, this book delves into Washington's political journey, from his role as a delegate to the Continental Congress to his presidency of the United States. It explores his contributions to the Constitution and his domestic and foreign policies. Furthermore, it delves into his personal life and relationships, including his marriage and family, friendships and alliances, and his complex relationship with slavery. As a founding father, Washington's role in the American Revolution and his contributions to the Constitution are thoroughly examined. The book also explores his leadership in the early republic and his lasting legacy as a founding father. Additionally, it delves into his presidential legacy, including his inauguration, challenges, achievements, and his influential Farewell Address. Furthermore, this book provides insights into Washington's writings, including his letters, diaries, speeches, and personal reflections. It also explores his military career, including his experiences in the French and Indian War and his role as Commander of the Continental Army. The book also delves into the societies and organizations that Washington was a part of, such as Freemasonry and the Sons of Liberty. Lastly, this book explores Washington's beloved Mount Vernon estate, his final years and retirement, his illness and death, and the funeral and mourning that followed. It also examines his enduring influence on America, both as a cultural and iconic symbol and for his political and constitutional impact. The book concludes with an exploration of historical interpretations of Washington and his continued relevance and legacy in modern times.
