Rebirth of a Nation
The Making of Modern America, 1877-1920
New York : HarperCollins, [2009]
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 418 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
A history of pivotal events in America between the Civil War and World War I offers insight into the nation's rise to become a twentieth-century power, citing the contributions of influential figures and evaluating the roles played by imperialists, progressive reformers, and innovators.
Contents:
Dreaming of rebirth -- The long shadow of Appomattox -- The mysterious power of money -- The rising significance of race -- The country and the city -- Crisis and regeneration -- Liberation and limitation -- Empire as a way of life -- Dying in vain.
Subjects:
United States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918.
United States -- Civilization -- 19th century.
United States -- Civilization -- 20th century.
United States -- History -- 1865-1921.
United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- History -- 20th century.
United States -- Civilization -- 1865-1918.
United States -- Civilization -- 19th century.
United States -- Civilization -- 20th century.
United States -- History -- 1865-1921.
United States -- History -- 19th century.
United States -- History -- 20th century.
ISBN:
9780060747497 (hbk.) : $27.99
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [391]-406) and index.