| New Spirits: Americans in the Gilded Age: 1865-1905 Contributor(s): Edwards, Rebecca (Author) |
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ISBN: 0190217170 ISBN-13: 9780190217174 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $89.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: 973.8 |
| LCCN: 2015010011 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 9.1" (0.85 lbs) 266 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: New Spirits: Americans in the Gilded Age, 1865-1905, Third Edition, provides a fascinating look at one of the most crucial chapters in U.S. history. Rejecting the stereotype of a Gilded Age dominated by robber barons, author Rebecca Edwards invites us to look more closely at the period when the United States became a modern industrial nation and asserted its place as a leader on the world stage. In a concise, engaging narrative, Edwards recounts the contradictions of the era, including stories of tragedy and injustice alongside tales of humor, endurance, and triumph. She offers a balanced perspective that considers many viewpoints, including those of native-born whites, Native Americans, African Americans, and an array of Asian, Mexican, and European immigrants. |