The gilded age and progressive era: a documentary reader

by Link, Susannah J. Link, William A.

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Title Statements

Full title :The gilded age and progressive era : a documentary reader / edited by William A. Link and Susannah J. Link.

Summary

"This volume presents documents that illustrate the variety of experiences and themes involved in the transformation of American political, economic, and social systems during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era (1870-1920). Includes nearly 70 documents which cover the period from the end of the Civil War and Reconstruction in the 1870s through World War I. Explores the experiences of people during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era from a variety of diverse perspectives, including important political and cultural leaders as well as everyday individuals. Charts the nationalization of American life and the establishment of the United States as a global power. Introduces students to historical analysis and encourages them to engage critically with primary sources. Introductory materials from the editors situate the documents within their historical context. A bibliography provides essential suggestions for further reading and research "--

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2012.
Edition:1st ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Wiley-Blackwell
Place of Publication:Malden, Mass
Language:eng
Publication Date:2012.

The Physical Object

Description:xiii, 330 p. : : ill., port.

Edition Identifiers

oclc:on1302700413
LC Classification:E661
Dewey Decimal:973.8

Pt. 1. New frontiers -- pt. 2. Industrial society -- pt. 3. Social conflict -- pt. 4. Reform -- pt. 5. Imperialism and war.

Subjects

History Politics and government Progressivism (United States politics) Progressivism (United States politics) … Social conditions Sources United States United States -- Sources. -- History --… United States -- Sources. -- Politics a… United States -- Sources. -- Social con…