The Frontier in American History - Brossura

Turner, Frederick Jackson

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ISBN 10: 0486473317 ISBN 13: 9780486473314

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2010

Riassunto

Written in 1893, this enormously influential survey revised previous interpretations of U. S. history with its exploration of frontier life's impact on a transplanted civilization. Author Frederick Jackson Turner examines in depth the frontier's role in developing a unique and democratic society and its promotion of self-reliance, independence, immigration, and westward expansion.
Subjects include "The First Official Frontier of the Massachusetts Bay," "The Old West," "The Ohio Valley in American History," "Contributions of the West to American Democracy," "Social Forces in American History," "Middle Western Pioneer Democracy," and many other topics. This edition features a new Introduction that traces the book's significance. Students, teachers, historians, and anyone with an interest in American history will find it a fascinating resource.

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Contenuti:

I. The Significance of the Frontier in American History II. The First Official Frontier of the Massachusetts Bay III. The Old West IV. The Middle West V. The Ohio Valley in American History VI. The Significance of the Mississippi Valley in American History VII. The Problem of the West VIII. Dominant Forces in Western Life IX. Contributions of the West to American Democracy X. Pioneer Ideals and the State University XI. The West and American Ideals XII. Social Forces in American History XIII. Middle Western Pioneer Democracy Index

Product Description:

This 1893 survey ranks among the most influential and important books about the impact of frontier life on a transplanted civilization. The author examines the frontier's role in promoting self-reliance, independence, democracy, immigration, and westward expansion. Students, teachers, historians, and anyone with an interest in American history will find this classic a fascinating resource.

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• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0486473317
• ISBN 13: 9780486473314
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 375