John Fiske

Broschiertes Buch

How The United States Became A Nation (1904)

Beschreibung

""How The United States Became A Nation"" is a historical book written by John Fiske, first published in 1904. The book explores the events and circumstances that led to the formation of the United States as a nation. It covers the period from the first European settlements in North America to the end of the Civil War.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the early history of the United States, including the founding of the colonies, the American Revolution, and the formation of the Constitution. Fiske provides a detailed account of the political and social developments during this period, including the struggles for independence and the debates over the structure of government.The second part of the book focuses on the Civil War and its aftermath. Fiske examines the causes of the war, the military campaigns, and the political and social changes that resulted from it. He also discusses the impact of the war on the nation's economy and the role of technology in shaping the modern United States.Throughout the book, Fiske offers his own interpretation of historical events and provides insights into the motivations and actions of the people involved. He also explores the cultural and intellectual trends that influenced the development of the United States as a nation.Overall, ""How The United States Became A Nation"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of the history of the United States. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the origins of the nation and the forces that shaped its development.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

John Fiske was an American philosopher and historian. He was highly influenced by Herbert Spencer and incorporated Spencer's evolutionary principles into his own studies on languages, philosophy, religion, and history. John Fiske was born Edmund Fiske Green on March 30, 1842, in Hartford, Connecticut. He was the sole child of Edmund Brewster Green of Smyrna, Delaware, and Mary Fiske Bound of Middletown, Connecticut. His father edited newspapers in Hartford, New York City, and Panama before dying in 1852. His widow married Edwin W. Stoughton of New York in 1855. Edmund Fiske Green took the name of his maternal great-grandfather, John Fiske, when his mother married for the second time. From 1869 to 1871, he was a philosophy professor at Harvard, then a history instructor in 1870, and finally an assistant librarian from 1872 to 1879. After quitting from the latter job in 1879, he was elected to the board of overseers and was re-elected when his six-year term expired in 1885. Beginning in 1881, he spoke on American history at Washington University in St. Louis on an annual basis, and he became a professor of American history there in 1884, but he continued to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 399g
• ISBN-13: 9781104133184
• ISBN-10: 1104133180
• Artikelnr.: 60354021