America

America: the last best hope

by Bennett, William J., (William John)

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Endeavors to present the history of the United States from a balanced perspective, describing both positive and negative events, and illuminating the powerful leaders who steered the country on the path of freedom.

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Title Statements

  • Full title :America : the last best hope / William J. Bennett.

Summary

Endeavors to present the history of the United States from a balanced perspective, describing both positive and negative events, and illuminating the powerful leaders who steered the country on the path of freedom.

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Edition Statements

  • Publication Date:©2006-©2007.

Publication Statements

  • Publisher(s):Nelson Current
  • Place of Publication:Nashville, Tenn
  • Language:eng
  • Publication Date:©2006-©2007.

The Physical Object

  • Description:2 volumes : : illustrations, map ; : 25 cm

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:1595551255, 9781595551252, 1595550550, 9781595550552, 1595550577, 9781595550576, 9781595551115, 1595551115
  • oclc:ocm64510360
  • LC Classification:E178
  • Dewey Decimal:973

Table of Contents

v. 1. From the age of discovery to a world at war, 1492-1914. Westward the course (1492-1607): Columbus -- The scramble for empire -- The rise of England -- A city upon a hill (1607-1765): Coming to America -- The great migration -- Expanding British rule -- Britain and France: conflict for a continent -- Religious and intellectual awakenings -- Britain and France: the final conflict -- The greatest revolution (1765-1783): Stamping out unfair taxes -- A total separation -- The shot heard 'round the world -- A continental war -- The French alliance -- The world turned upside down -- A dangerous place -- Reflection and choice: framing the Constitution (1783-1789): A critical period -- Madison -- Ratification -- The new republic (1789-1801): "The sacred fire of liberty" -- Madison's Bill of Rights -- Hamilton's new system -- Hurricane Genet -- John Adams -- The Revolution of 1800 -- The Jeffersonians (1801-1829): An empire for liberty -- Lewis & Clark -- Plots, trials, treason -- Jefferson's last years -- Mr. Madison's war -- The Battle of New Orleans -- An era of good feeling -- The Missouri Compromise -- The Monroe Doctrine -- The election of 1824 -- Adams and Jefferson die -- Jack…

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Subjects

États-Unis -- Histoire History United States United States -- History

Writers

Bennett, William J., (William John)

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