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|28 pages

War Comes at Last

chapter Chapter II|39 pages

The Trial by Combat

chapter Chapter III|39 pages

Behind the Lines in War Time

chapter Chapter IV|26 pages

The Aftermath of War

chapter Chapter V|32 pages

We Begin to Look Forward Again

chapter Chapter VI|34 pages

The Nation at Dead Centre

chapter Chapter VII|34 pages

We Enter the New Era

chapter Chapter VIII|33 pages

the Republic Becomes an Empire

chapter Chapter IX|31 pages

The Roosevelt Era

chapter Chapter X|35 pages

the New Freedom

chapter Chapter XI|33 pages

The World War

chapter Chapter XII|29 pages

A Mad Decade

chapter Chapter XIII|27 pages

The World Crisis