ABSTRACT
Originally published in 1933, and written by "America’s historian", James Truslow Adams, this 2 volume set tells the story of the rise of the American nation encompassing from economics, religion, social change and politics from settlement to the Great Depression. Due emphasis is given to the inter-connectedness of America with Europe – both in terms of cultural heritage and political and military entanglements. Extensive in size and scope and richly illustrated with half-tones and maps these volumes balance a historical narrative with philosophical interpretation whilst touching on as many aspects of American life and history as possible.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part
Volume I - To the Civil War
chapter
Discovery and Settlement
chapter
The Colonial System Takes Form
chapter
The Duel, with France
chapter
American Life in 1763
chapter
The Revolution
chapter
The Federal Union Formed
chapter
The New Nation Gets under Way
chapter
Jeffersonian Democracy
chapter
The Presidency of Jefferson
chapter
The War of 1812
chapter
The Era of Good Feeling
chapter
The Jacksonian Period
chapter
The Nation in Mid-Century
chapter
A Decade of Expansion, 1840-1850
chapter
The Inevitable Conflict
part
Volume II - From Civil War to World Power