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Early American Republic
Contributor(s): Adams, Sean Patrick (Editor)
ISBN: 1405160985     ISBN-13: 9781405160988
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $47.47  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: August 2008
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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: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.80 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.
  • Provides students with over 50 essential documents from the Early Republic: the first five decades of the USA
  • Includes lesser-known documents, for example Thomas Jefferson's rules for 'republican etiquette'
  • Incorporates eyewitness testimony from major historical figures, alongside that of ordinary people from the period
  • Includes an introduction, document headnotes and questions at the end of each chapter designed to encourage students to engage with the material critically