ABSTRACT

Originally published in 1933, and written by "America’s historian", James Truslow Adams, this volume tells the story of the rise of the American nation encompassing economics, religion, social change and politics from settlement to the Civil War. 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.

chapter Chapter I|20 pages

Discovery and Settlement

chapter Chapter II|19 pages

The Colonial System Takes Form

chapter Chapter III|18 pages

The Duel, with France

chapter Chapter IV|21 pages

American Life in 1763

chapter Chapter V|29 pages

The Insoluble Problem of the New Empire

chapter Chapter VI|31 pages

The Revolution

chapter Chapter VII|27 pages

The Federal Union Formed

chapter Chapter VIII|29 pages

The New Nation Gets under Way

chapter Chapter IX|21 pages

Jeffersonian Democracy

chapter Chapter X|20 pages

The Presidency of Jefferson

chapter Chapter XI|22 pages

The War of 1812

chapter Chapter XII|32 pages

The Era of Good Feeling

chapter Chapter XIII|24 pages

The Jacksonian Period

chapter Chapter XIV|30 pages

The Nation in Mid-Century

chapter Chapter XV|34 pages

A Decade of Expansion, 1840-1850

chapter Chapter XVI|34 pages

The Inevitable Conflict