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Fearon's United States History
A textbook tracing the history of the United States and its people.
479 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1994
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September 10, 2016
A study of the greatest democracy the world has ever known is a worthy undertaking, especially for someone who desires to effect a positive change in his or her sphere of influence. The United States of America as we know it today has had a long chequered past with countless issues; many of which were in direct opposite to what the country now stands for. She took territories that wasn't hers, deprived people of opportunity, beat up her citizens who dared to protest, and did many others. Those issues can arouse feelings of sympathy, anger, love, imagination, courage, faith, etc. These social, economic, and political issues that challenged the U.S. then, were what the authors devote this compendium.
In a most simplistic manner ( kind of think it was written for kids), they give a chronological account of how the United States of America came to be. Beginning with the earliest settlers on the continent; moving on to the discovery of the continent by Europeans; the various wars of conquest among the French, British, Spanish, Dutch, and the native Indians; going further to the declaration of independence by the 13 colonies; the post-independence sociopolitical upheavals climaxing with the Civil War; the coming of the industrial revolution; the massive immigration into the nation, the great depression, the world wars, etc.
I'd have to say, quite frankly, that for any lover of history, there are no dull moments in this book. It would help you introspect and expolate parallels that exist during the antecedents of this great nation and the present day. Your perspective will be definitely be broadened. You'll be better equipped to fulfill your mission, especially if you intend to impact your country.
And when you're done reading this book, you'll be acquainted with how the U.S. became one of the world's largest, wealthiest, and most powerful country in such a short time.
In a most simplistic manner ( kind of think it was written for kids), they give a chronological account of how the United States of America came to be. Beginning with the earliest settlers on the continent; moving on to the discovery of the continent by Europeans; the various wars of conquest among the French, British, Spanish, Dutch, and the native Indians; going further to the declaration of independence by the 13 colonies; the post-independence sociopolitical upheavals climaxing with the Civil War; the coming of the industrial revolution; the massive immigration into the nation, the great depression, the world wars, etc.
I'd have to say, quite frankly, that for any lover of history, there are no dull moments in this book. It would help you introspect and expolate parallels that exist during the antecedents of this great nation and the present day. Your perspective will be definitely be broadened. You'll be better equipped to fulfill your mission, especially if you intend to impact your country.
And when you're done reading this book, you'll be acquainted with how the U.S. became one of the world's largest, wealthiest, and most powerful country in such a short time.
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