The Early American Republic Contributor(s): Adams, Sean Patrick (Author) |
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ISBN: 1405160977 ISBN-13: 9781405160971 Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell OUR PRICE: $134.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2008 Annotation: The first five decades of the United States of America was a particularly rich time in the development of American politics, society, and culture. This reader includes over 50 documentary sources that highlight key topics during this period. 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. Sean Patrick Adams' introduction to each document 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 of the Early Republic. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century |
Dewey: 973.3 |
LCCN: 2008018525 |
Series: Uncovering the Past: Documentary Readers in American History |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9" (1.1 lbs) 240 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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.
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